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

9 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN last sold for £185,000 in December 2008, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £163,000 in June 2004, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between June 2004 and December 2008, 9 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN rose from £163,000 to £185,000, a change of £22,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

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

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

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

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

Police records around 9 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 9 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Blacksmiths Common, LU4 9UN?

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

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9 Blacksmiths Common, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UN

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 9 Blacksmiths Common

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

9 Blacksmiths Common is a property in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UN). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since December 2008, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2004–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

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

9 Blacksmiths Common 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£185,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2008Most recent
£185,000
+13.5%over 4 years
8 June 2004
£163,000

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

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Area

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Crime

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.3dB

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