19 Gregories Close, Luton, LU3 1DL
About 19 Gregories Close
19 Gregories Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 6th 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, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (45 versus a best of 76). The latest certificate (May 2018) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 sits 67.1% above the 2014 sale of £82,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 84% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Hot water efficiency decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
19 Gregories Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Apr 2026ExtensionConditionsIn report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of a single storey infill extension underneath existing Blocks B to create one (1) two-bedroom residential unit. Discharge of conditions 6 (Phase 1 investigation report), 7 (Validation report), 8 (Acoustic design) and 9 (Management of the construction) of Planning Permission 25/00774/FUL dated 15th December 2025.
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 26/00204/DOC
- Dec 2025ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of a single storey infill extension underneath existing Blocks B to create one (1) two-bedroom residential unit.
- Documents
- 34 docs on file
- Reference
- 25/00774/FUL
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 19 Gregories Close
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
19 Gregories Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£137,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 12 years.
£82,000
Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
29 April 2014Most recent
£82,000
-20.8%over 7 years19 October 2006
£103,500
+120.2%over 4 years16 May 2002
£47,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1DL: £196,500 (2022–2021).
Everything we know about 19 Gregories Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Gregories Close homes
19 Gregories Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£1,907
Street avg £2,836
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB