What kind of home is 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT?

5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT sell for?

5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT last sold for £75,000 in October 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,995 in June 1999, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1999 and October 2004, 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT rose from £33,995 to £75,000, a change of £41,005. That works out to roughly +16% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2020. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT?

5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1DT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT?

5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT 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.

Which area is 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT in?

5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT 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.

What schools are near 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT?

The closest primary school to 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT is Dallow Primary School (690m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (645m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, LU3 1DT is Cromwell Road, 118m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 524m away.

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5 Brook Court, Brook Street, Luton, LU3 1DT

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Brook Court

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

5 Brook Court is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1DT). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–52 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2020) shows a C (score 73).

It hasn't traded since October 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 86.7% above the 2004 sale of £75,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Brook Court, Brook Street, Luton, LU3 1DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Brook Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

17applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£75,000

Growth on file: 16.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2004Most recent
£75,000
+120.6%over 5 years
21 June 1999
£33,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1DT: £155,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in LU3 1DT

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Everything we know about 5 Brook Court, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Brook Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Brook Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,786

Street avg £2,629

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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.

Full Luton report

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 Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Denbigh High School. 37 schools nearby.

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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 1DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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