What type of property is 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN last sold for £580,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £522,950 in November 2017, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2017 and September 2023, 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN rose from £522,950 to £580,000, a change of £57,050. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN located?

3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

Police records around 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN 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.

Which schools serve 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

The closest primary school to 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN is Foxdell Primary School (1.3km), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Boys (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dove Close, LU1 4FN is Lyons Community Centre, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Dove Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4FN

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 3 Dove Close

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

3 Dove Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4FN). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft) and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2017) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Sold September 2023 for £580,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dove Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4FN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dove Close 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.

Current estimate

£606,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£580,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2023Most recent
£580,000
+10.9%over 5 years
24 November 2017
£522,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4FN: £521,950 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in LU1 4FN

On the street

Versus other Dove Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Dove Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,462

Street avg £4,153

Strongly above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 7 years

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.2 km

Lyons Community Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Foxdell Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 4FN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4FN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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