What type of property is 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

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

When did 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last change hands?

6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last sold for £81,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £22,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and May 2012, 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD rose from £22,500 to £81,000, a change of £58,500. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

6 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 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD located?

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

Is 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD in a safe area?

Police records around 6 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 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest primary school to 6 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 transport links are near 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Alder Court

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

6 Alder Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1TD). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 28–39 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 58% above the 2012 sale of £81,000. Last sold in May 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
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 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Dec 2011

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Alder Court has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£81,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2012Most recent
£81,000
+100.4%over 11 years
13 July 2000
£40,420
+79.6%over 2 years
17 July 1997
£22,500

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 co₂ emissions, 6 Alder Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,314

Street avg £2,927

Strongly below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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