What kind of home is 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG last change hands?

18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG last sold for £120,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £59,000 in April 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 2000 and July 2018, 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG rose from £59,000 to £120,000, a change of £61,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

The current EPC rating for 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG use?

The latest EPC at 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG in?

18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

Police records around 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG 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 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

The closest primary school to 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG is Denbigh Primary School (514m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG?

The closest bus stop to 18 Alder Crescent, LU3 1TG is High Mead, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Alder Crescent

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

18 Alder Crescent is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1TG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 110% above the 2018 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 22.2% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in July 2018. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 June 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromD56toE48

Low Energy Lighting

0%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2018from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE48toD65

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alder Crescent, Luton, LU3 1TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Alder Crescent 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£120,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2018Most recent
£120,000
-32.6%over 4 years
14 November 2013
£178,000
+114.5%over 12 years
27 February 2001
£83,000
+40.7%over 11 months
2 April 2000
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1TG: £250,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LU3 1TG

On the street

Versus other Alder Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Alder Crescent outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,395

Street avg £2,014

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Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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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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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

0.0 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 1TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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