What type of property is 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT is a detached house.

When did 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT last change hands?

10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT last sold for £490,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £108,000 in October 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT changed over time?

Across 4 sales between October 1995 and September 2022, 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT rose from £108,000 to £490,000, a change of £382,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2021 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 9UT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

The most recent planning decision at 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT was a refusal for side and rear extension (ref. CB/22/04245/FULL) in January 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT is in council tax band E.

Where is 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT located?

10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT sits in Chalton, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

Police records around 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT 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 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

The closest primary school to 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT is Chalton Lower School (206m), 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 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT?

The closest bus stop to 10 Forge Close, LU4 9UT is The Star, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Forge Close, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UT

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Forge Close

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

10 Forge Close is a detached house in Chalton, Luton, Luton (LU4 9UT). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 136 m² it's 19.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (114 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 78.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. Sold September 2022 for £490,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from May 2021

EPC improved fromE50toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Forge Close, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 10 Forge Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 10 Forge Close, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9UT

2decisions2extensions41documents13nearby

Jan 2023
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/04641/FULL
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ExtensionJan 2023Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 10 Forge Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£490,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2022Most recent
£490,000
+114.0%over 18 years
15 March 2004
£229,000
+95.7%over 6 years
8 May 1997
£117,000
+8.3%over 1 year
19 October 1995
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9UT: £375,000 (2021–2015).

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On the street

Versus other Forge Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Forge Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,603

Street avg £2,914

Above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Below

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Area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9UT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

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