What type of property is 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL last sold for £316,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,250 in November 1998, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1998 and November 2021, 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL rose from £89,250 to £316,000, a change of £226,750. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL located?

4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL sits in Chalton, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

Police records around 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

The closest primary school to 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL is Chalton Lower School (277m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Houstone School (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Waterend Lane, LU4 9UL is Manor Farm, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Waterend Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Waterend Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Waterend Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £362,000 is 14.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£515/sq ft) was about 70.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £316,000 in November 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Waterend Lane, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Waterend Lane has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Waterend Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£316,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 2021Most recent
£316,000
+254.1%over 23 years
13 November 1998
£89,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UL: £335,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in LU4 9UL

On the street

Versus other Waterend Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Waterend Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,544

Street avg £3,570

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Luton district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Manor Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Chalton Lower School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 9UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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