What kind of home is 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE is a 1-bedroom detached house.

What did 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE sell for?

3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE last sold for £119,995 in December 2017, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,500 in May 2000, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2000 and December 2017, 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE rose from £34,500 to £119,995, a change of £85,495. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE 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 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE in?

3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

Police records around 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE 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 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

The closest primary school to 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE is Whipperley Infant Academy (101m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (736m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Delphine Close, LU1 5RE is Cades Close, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Delphine Close, Luton, LU1 5RE

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Delphine Close

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

3 Delphine Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU1 5RE). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 48 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 74).

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 is 16.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 51.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 years since the last transfer (December 2017).

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

BalconyYes

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

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Delphine Close, Luton, LU1 5RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Delphine 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£119,995

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2017Most recent
£119,995
+247.8%over 17 years
25 May 2000
£34,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU1 5RE: £80,750 (2015–2002).

Nearby sales in LU1 5RE

6 Delphine Close, Luton, LU1 5RE
Sold Mar 2015
£100,000

On the street

Versus other Delphine Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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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1 Delphine Close

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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

Cades Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Whipperley Infant Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 5RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 5RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

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FAQ

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