Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Cornel Court, Cornel Close, Luton, LU1 5SL
Estimated value
£136,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£98,000)+39%
Newest record on this page: January 2016. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£136,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£98,000)+39%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Cornel Court is modelled from its 53 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU1 5SL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
53 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2016
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in LU1 5SL
No recent sales of other homes in the postcode
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2008 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
11 February 2008Most recent
£98,000
+46.3%over 5 years31 October 2002
£67,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 3 Cornel Court, Cornel Close, Luton, LU1 5SL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 3 Cornel Court
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Cornel Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 5SL). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (49–53 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 75). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since February 2008 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 38.8% above the 2008 sale price.
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
Outside
- ParkingYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jan 2026
Current Certificate
Jan 2016EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Expired on 19 January 2026
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Cornel Court, Cornel Close, Luton, LU1 5SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 Cornel Court has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
19 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Cornel Close homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
3 Cornel Court is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
55 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 51 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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.
Crime
578/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Whipperley Infant School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Whipperley Infant Academy. 28 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Whipperley Infant AcademyPrimary139m
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary671m
- Foxdell Primary SchoolPrimary775m
- Farley Junior AcademyPrimary831m
Nearest stops
- Whipperley Infant SchoolBus stop69m
- Rockley RoadBus stop181m
- Cades CloseBus stop206m
- Whitethorn WayBus stop237m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,841 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,186 reports13%
- Shoplifting1,157 reports13%
- Other Theft669 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 5SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 3 Cornel Court is modelled from its 53 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU1 5SL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 3 Cornel Court. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 3 Cornel Court was lodged in January 2016 at band D and expired in January 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 3 Cornel Court. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU1 5SL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 3 Cornel Court is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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