Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Abigail Close, Luton, LU3 1ND
Estimated value
£388,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£330,000)+18%
- Against LU3 1ND's recent median (£335,000)+16%
Newest record on this page: August 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£388,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£330,000)+18%
- Against LU3 1ND's recent median (£335,000)+16%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Abigail Close is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 1ND. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
80 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2020
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in LU3 1ND
5 sales, median £335,000 (2024–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
29 April 2020Most recent
£330,000
-0.8%over 1 year31 May 2018
£332,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1ND: £335,000 (2024–2020).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 5 Abigail Close, Luton, LU3 1ND. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Abigail Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Abigail Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 1ND). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 80 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 40 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 is 17.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 27.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2020 for £330,000.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 January 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2020from Apr 2009
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
17%50%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Abigail Close, Luton, LU3 1ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Abigail Close has no planning applications on record.
17
But the area is active
17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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 price per m², 5 Abigail Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,125
Street avg £3,625
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- River Bank Primary SchoolPrimary209m
- Denbigh High SchoolSecondary507m
- William Austin Infant SchoolPrimary786m
- William Austin Junior SchoolPrimary791m
Nearest stops
- Stockingstone RoadBus stop138m
- Bath RoadBus stop190m
- Culverhouse RoadBus stop232m
- Cranleigh GardensBus stop262m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,880 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour620 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson360 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime337 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1ND from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Abigail Close is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 1ND. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 5 Abigail Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Abigail Close was lodged in January 2020 at band D and is valid until January 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Abigail Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 40 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU3 1ND, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 Abigail Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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