What type of property is 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last change hands?

2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last sold for £92,500 in December 2014, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,995 in January 2006, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2006 and December 2014, 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD rose from £89,995 to £92,500, a change of £2,505. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD 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 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD located?

2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD 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 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest primary school to 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is Denbigh Primary School (519m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is High Mead, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Alder Court

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

2 Alder Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1TD). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 is 25.4% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 17.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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 3)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2010from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2020from Feb 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alder 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.

2 Alder Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£92,500

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2014Most recent
£92,500
+2.8%over 8 years
31 January 2006
£89,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1TD: £127,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in LU3 1TD

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On the street

Versus other Alder Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Alder Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,721

Street avg £2,886

On par

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Denbigh Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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