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17 Gregories Close, Luton, LU3 1DL

6 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
39 m²
420 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Gregories Close

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

17 Gregories Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. At 39 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–187 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 20 units on file.

9 years since the last transfer (October 2017). Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 81.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. At 39 m² it's 15.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (46 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
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 3)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Jan 2011
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
25%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Aug 2014
Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Gregories Close, Luton, LU3 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2024
    Application
    In report

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 20 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Construction of one additional floor (fourth floor) to provide 2 x 1 bedroom flats.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00996/PAUPFL
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2021
    Application
    In report

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 20 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Construction of one additional floor (fourth floor) to provide 2 x 1 bedroom flats.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    21/00161/PAUPFL
    View planning 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.

Price for 17 Gregories Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£137,500

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2017Most recent

    £137,500

    +29.7%over 10 years
  2. 17 October 2006

    £106,000

    +23.3%over 2 years
  3. 13 May 2004

    £86,000

    +32.3%over 1 year
  4. 9 September 2002

    £65,000

    +27.5%over 7 months
  5. 14 February 2002

    £51,000

    +175.7%over 3 years
  6. 13 September 1998

    £18,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1DL: £196,500 (2022–2021).

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
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On the street

Versus other Gregories Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Gregories Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,526

Street avg £2,674

Strongly above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cromwell Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Denbigh High School. 38 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU3 1DL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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