What type of property is 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND?

3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND last change hands?

3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND last sold for £610,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and September 2022, 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND rose from £130,000 to £610,000, a change of £480,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND?

The current EPC rating for 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND?

3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (2,002 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 258% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1ND. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND had any planning applications?

3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2004 under ref. 04/00350/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND?

3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND located?

3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND 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 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND?

The closest primary school to 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND is River Bank Primary School (209m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (507m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND?

The closest bus stop to 3 Abigail Close, LU3 1ND is Stockingstone Road, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Abigail Close, Luton, LU3 1ND

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

186 m²

2002 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Abigail Close

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

3 Abigail Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 1ND). It has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (around 2002 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 71).

At 186 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 40 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Sold September 2022 for £610,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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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

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 March 2032

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Abigail Close, Luton, LU3 1ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Abigail Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 3 Abigail Close, Luton, LU3 1ND

2decisions1extensions17nearby

May 2001
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of timber summer house.
Reference
01/00384/FUL
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ConservatoryApr 2004Decision

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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.

3 Abigail Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£626,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£610,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2022Most recent
£610,000
+369.2%over 26 years
28 May 1996
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1ND: £330,000 (2024–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Abigail Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Abigail Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,280

Street avg £3,766

Strongly below

Floor Area

186 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Stockingstone Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

River Bank Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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