What type of property is 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ last sold for £400,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and October 2024, 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ rose from £220,000 to £400,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1FJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ located?

12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

Police records around 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is River Bank Primary School (266m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (499m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is Culverhouse Road, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Cullen Close, Luton, LU3 1FJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Cullen Close

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

12 Cullen Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 115 m² it's 19.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 13 EPCs). Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 69.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £400,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingYes

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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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Cullen Close, Luton, LU3 1FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Cullen 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.

Latest sale on 12 Cullen Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

8 October 2024Most recent
£400,000
+81.8%over 13 years
29 September 2011
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1FJ: £308,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in LU3 1FJ

On the street

Versus other Cullen Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Cullen Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,478

Street avg £2,576

Above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Culverhouse Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

River Bank Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1FJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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