What kind of home is 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

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

When did 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last change hands?

9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD last sold for £88,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The current EPC rating for 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

9 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.

What heating system does 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD use?

The latest EPC at 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

9 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 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD in?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

Police records around 9 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 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, LU3 1TD?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Alder Court

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

9 Alder Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace 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 (October 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 42% above the 2005 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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 3)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2011from Apr 2009

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Oct 2021from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Alder Court, Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

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

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£88,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2005Most recent
£88,000

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

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.

9 Alder Court outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,514

Street avg £2,907

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Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

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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 Carlton Crescent

LU3 1EN

2 bed2 bath

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1TD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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