What kind of home is 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last sold for £140,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,500 in July 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2005 and July 2024, 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD rose from £87,500 to £140,000, a change of £52,500. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

3 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.

Which area is 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD in?

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

Is 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD 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.

What schools are near 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

What is the nearest station to 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Alder Court

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

3 Alder Court is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1TD). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 72.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £140,000.

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Dec 2008

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Alder Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 3 Alder Court was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£140,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2024Most recent
£140,000
+53.8%over 9 years
11 December 2014
£91,000
+4.0%over 9 years
5 July 2005
£87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1TD: £120,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in LU3 1TD

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.

3 Alder Court outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £2,770

Strongly above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 35 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Cavendish Road

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1 Bristol Road

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1 Cranleigh Gardens

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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.

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Crime

249/mo

Falling 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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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