Sold STC End of terrace

21 CHILTERN GARDENS

LUTON, LUTON LU4 9RL

2 beds 581 sq ft Listed 6 Jul 2018 (-2908d)

£200,000

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (LU4 9RL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LUTON LU4 9RL |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 54 m² |
| Last sold | £200,000 Feb 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/01/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £264/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- W2 (6,000)
- E (35)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0761-2825-7492-9191-7931)

## Description

*INDIGO RESIDENTIAL* TWO BEDROOM END OF TERRACE property located close to LEAGRAVE MAINLINE TRAIN STATION and the M1 Motorway.

INDIGO RESIDENTIAL are pleased to offer for sale this two bedroom end of terrace property located in the much favoured Northern part of Luton.  The property is neatly positioned set back off the main road and has easy access to Leagrave mainline train station and the M1 motorway.  Schools, shops and other amenities are all nearby plus leisure facilities, retail outlets and public houses are in close vicinity.

Internally the property comprises of an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is a front and rear garden and two parking spaces.

Other notable features are that there is central heating whilst the windows are fully double glazed.

Council tax B. EPC rating D.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/55260681/255221) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/55260681/255222) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL | £200,000 | 18/02/2019 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX | £125,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 18 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL | £177,000 | 26/09/2025 | Flat |
| 55 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH | £260,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 SEATON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SL | £319,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 125 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £230,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX | £141,600 | 23/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 167 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN | £325,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH | £318,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SD | £330,000 | 02/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 92 WALLER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9RR | £270,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH | £190,000 | 12/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB | £285,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 86 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN | £315,000 | 18/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH | £260,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 29 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL | £178,500 | 25/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 BODMIN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9BW | £307,700 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 BODMIN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9BW | £280,500 | 17/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 38 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB | £265,000 | 04/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 58 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £250,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 22 WINGATE ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8PX | £235,000 | 20/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SD | £305,000 | 05/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 149 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN | £265,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 14 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL | £165,000 | 03/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £173,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £263,840 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £275,560 (25 Terraced, LU4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -27.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Luton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,093/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,214/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,335/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £151,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £121,400

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,704/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.3%
- **10y growth:** 47.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Luton; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

54 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£200,000 Feb 2019

Price per m²

£3,704/m²

Local average

£275,560 (-27.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,695 of 33,755)

Street crime

311 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

End of terrace property
Two bedrooms
Close to Leagrave station
Close to M1 junction 11
Local amenities close by
Double glazed
Off road parking for 2 cars
Central heating

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*INDIGO RESIDENTIAL* TWO BEDROOM END OF TERRACE property located close to LEAGRAVE MAINLINE TRAIN STATION and the M1 Motorway.

INDIGO RESIDENTIAL are pleased to offer for sale this two bedroom end of terrace property located in the much favoured Northern part of Luton. The property is neatly positioned set back off the main road and has easy access to Leagrave mainline train station and the M1 motorway. Schools, shops and other amenities are all nearby plus leisure facilities, retail outlets and public houses are in close vicinity.

Internally the property comprises of an entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is a front and rear garden and two parking spaces.

Other notable features are that there is central heating whilst the windows are fully double glazed.

Council tax B. EPC rating D.

Listed by

Marsh Road

Indigo Residential

Reference: 55260681

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/01/2019

Expiry date: 14/01/2029

Current heating cost: £264/year

Potential heating cost: £227/year

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (35)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/02/2019 (7 years ago)	£200,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX	£125,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 18 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL	£177,000	26/09/2025	Flat
55 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH	£260,000	20/11/2023	Terraced
25 SEATON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SL	£319,000	03/11/2023	Terraced
125 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL	£230,000	29/03/2023	Terraced
139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX	£141,600	23/03/2023	Terraced
167 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN	£325,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
19 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH	£318,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
14 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SD	£330,000	02/11/2022	Terraced
92 WALLER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9RR	£270,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
6 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH	£190,000	12/10/2022	Terraced
36 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB	£285,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
86 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN	£315,000	18/07/2022	Terraced
17 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH	£260,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 29 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL	£178,500	25/04/2022	Terraced
3 BODMIN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9BW	£307,700	11/04/2022	Terraced
19 BODMIN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9BW	£280,500	17/01/2022	Terraced
38 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB	£265,000	04/01/2022	Terraced
58 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL	£250,000	10/12/2021	Terraced
22 WINGATE ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8PX	£235,000	20/10/2021	Terraced
1 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SD	£305,000	05/10/2021	Terraced
149 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN	£265,000	30/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 14 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL	£165,000	03/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £173,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £263,840 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 18.3%

10y growth 47.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Luton. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.8%

5y (index) 15.1%

10y (index) 33.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Luton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,093/mo

Realistic £1,214/mo

Optimistic £1,335/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Luton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LU4 9RL

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Waller Avenue Motors	0.1 miles
Shop	Grand Bazar	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Maidenhall Beechwood	0.2 miles
Train station	Leagrave	0.7 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	1.1 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	1.6 miles
Train station	Luton	1.8 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	2.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Luton Campus	2.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	125
Anti-social behaviour	51
Criminal damage and arson	27
Vehicle crime	21
Other theft	19
Drugs	18
Public order	18
Other crime	11
Shoplifting	8
Burglary	5
Possession of weapons	5
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	311

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Norton Road Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 13 May 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 6 Dec 2017
Beechwood Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 14 Oct 2019
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Aug 2022
Downside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%

Max investor price (0.8%) £151,750

Target investor price (1%) £121,400

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).