What type of property is 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX?

3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX?

3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX last sold for £346,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £304,950 in December 2017, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2017 and February 2023, 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX rose from £304,950 to £346,000, a change of £41,050. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX 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 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX?

3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX have?

3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX located?

3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX show an average of 385 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX?

The closest primary school to 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX is Stopsley Community Primary School (652m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (214m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Preacher Close, LU2 7FX is Sunningdale, 387m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Preacher Close, Luton, LU2 7FX

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 3 Preacher Close

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

3 Preacher Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7FX). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2017) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2024. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Last sale on file: £346,000 in February 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

3 Preacher Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 November 2027

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Preacher Close, Luton, LU2 7FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Preacher Close, Luton, LU2 7FX

1decisions1extensions23documents25nearby

Sept 2024
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a rear dormer and two front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion
Documents
23 docs on file
Reference
24/00860/FULHH
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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

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£346,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2023Most recent
£346,000
+13.5%over 5 years
15 December 2017
£304,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7FX: £340,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 7FX

On the street

Versus other Preacher Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£4,436

Street avg £4,136

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Above

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 6 years

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Luton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Sunningdale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Stopsley High School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 7FX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7FX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

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