What kind of home is 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 1AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR use?

The latest EPC at 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR have?

The only planning records linked to 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR in?

1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

Police records around 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (196% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

The closest primary school to 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR is Dallow Primary School (326m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Vestry Close, LU1 1AR is Vestry Close, 60m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 542m away.

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1 Vestry Close, Luton, LU1 1AR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Vestry Close

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

1 Vestry Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 1AR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 60 m² this is the 4th smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 54–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2023. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Vestry Close, Luton, LU1 1AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Vestry Close, Luton, LU1 1AR

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Oct 2023
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Works to Tree - T1 - Sycamore - Reducing and remove lateral branches to provide clearance to street light.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
23/01013/TPOS
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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.

1 Vestry Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Vestry Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Vestry Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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.

Full Luton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Vestry Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Dallow Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 1AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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