What type of property is 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG sell for?

8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG last sold for £395,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in November 2019, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

Across 2 sales between November 2019 and November 2024, 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG rose from £275,000 to £395,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG located?

8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG sits in Caddington, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

Police records around 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG 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 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

The closest primary school to 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG is Caddington Village School (593m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (1.7km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Edgecote Close, LU1 4HG is Elm Avenue, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Edgecote Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HG

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Edgecote Close

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

8 Edgecote Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caddington, Luton, Luton (LU1 4HG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2019. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£477/sq ft) was about 84.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £395,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Apr 2019

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Edgecote Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Edgecote Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Edgecote Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£395,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£395,000
+43.6%over 4 years
29 November 2019
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 4HG: £480,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in LU1 4HG

On the street

Versus other Edgecote Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Edgecote Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,130

Street avg £3,889

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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

0.1 km

Elm Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Caddington Village School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 4HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Edgecote Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.