What type of property is 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL is a semi-detached house.

What did 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL sell for?

25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL last sold for £134,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £45,000 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and July 2017, 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL rose from £45,000 to £134,000, a change of £89,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2014 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1DL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL has 3 planning records on file (2 approved, 1 refused), most recent in November 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL located?

25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

Police records around 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

The closest primary school to 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL is St Matthew's Primary School (651m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (528m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL?

The closest bus stop to 25 Gregories Close, LU3 1DL is Cromwell Hill, 92m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 652m away.

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25 Gregories Close, Luton, LU3 1DL

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 25 Gregories Close

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

25 Gregories Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, 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 40 m² this is the 4th 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.

Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 74.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromG14toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Gregories Close, Luton, LU3 1DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2025
Conditions
In report
Request for prior approval 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. Discharge of conditions 4 (Phase 1 investigation report), 5 (Validation report), 6 (Noise assessment) and 7 (construction management plan) of Planning permission 24/01000/PAUPFL dated 31st October 2024.
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
25/00445/DOC
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Oct 2024
Application
In report
Request for prior approval 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
9 docs on file
Reference
24/01000/PAUPFL
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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.

25 Gregories Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£134,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2017Most recent
£134,000
+62.4%over 11 years
20 January 2006
£82,500
+83.3%over 4 years
3 June 2001
£45,000

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

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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, 25 Gregories Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,350

Street avg £2,692

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

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Area

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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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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· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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Common questions

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