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7 Blacksmiths Common, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UN

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Blacksmiths Common

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

7 Blacksmiths Common is a four-bedroom detached house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UN). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £400,000 sits 77.8% above the 2014 sale of £225,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 36.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (September 2014).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromE48toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Blacksmiths Common, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Blacksmiths Common has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 7 Blacksmiths Common, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UN

2decisions2extensions13nearby
  1. Feb 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Two-storey front and single-storey rear extensions.

    Reference
    CB/15/00054/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2014Most recent

    £225,000

    +158.6%over 16 years
  2. 30 July 1998

    £87,000

    +22.5%over 2 years
  3. 11 October 1995

    £71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UN: £365,000 (2025–2015).

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.

On price per m², 7 Blacksmiths Common runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £3,197

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for LU4 9UN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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