What type of property is 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last sold for £265,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and March 2019, 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH rose from £155,000 to £265,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH heated?

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

What council tax band is 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH located?

3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Police records around 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH 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 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest primary school to 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is St Matthew's Primary School (562m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is Sunridge Avenue, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Dorel Close

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

3 Dorel Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 20.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 97.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2019 for £265,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Dorel 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.

3 Dorel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£265,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2019Most recent
£265,000
+71.0%over 9 years
15 October 2009
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7JH: £275,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 7JH

On the street

Versus other Dorel Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,630

Street avg £3,273

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sunridge Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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