What kind of home is 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN is a detached house.

When did 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN last change hands?

3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN last sold for £371,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £80,500 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN appreciated in value?

Across 7 sales between December 1996 and June 2021, 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN rose from £80,500 to £371,000, a change of £290,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN use?

The latest EPC at 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN in?

3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN sits in Chalton, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN 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.

What schools are near 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

The closest primary school to 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN is Chalton Lower School (180m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Houstone School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN is The Star, 50m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Blacksmiths Common, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UN

7 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Blacksmiths Common

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

3 Blacksmiths Common is a detached house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UN). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Sold June 2021 for £371,000. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1996–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £415,000 is 11.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 148.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE48toD60

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blacksmiths Common, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blacksmiths Common has no planning applications on record.

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13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 3 Blacksmiths Common has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£415,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£371,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2021Most recent
£371,000
+1.6%
26 February 2021
£365,000
+25.0%over 5 years
22 October 2015
£292,000
+33.3%over 10 years
17 July 2005
£219,000
+25.1%over 3 years
27 June 2002
£175,000
+71.6%over 2 years
29 June 1999
£102,000
+26.7%over 2 years
13 December 1996
£80,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UN: £250,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in LU4 9UN

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Common homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Blacksmiths Common outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,500

Street avg £2,885

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Star — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 9UN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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