Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Carol Close, Luton, LU3 1UZ
Extendable
Estimated value
£305,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£160,750)+90%
- Against LU3 1UZ's recent median (£235,000)+30%
Newest record on this page: November 2016. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£305,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£160,750)+90%
- Against LU3 1UZ's recent median (£235,000)+30%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Carol Close is modelled from its 119 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 1UZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
119 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2012
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in LU3 1UZ
5 sales, median £235,000 (2016–2004)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2016 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
4 July 2007Most recent
£160,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1UZ: £235,000 (2016–2004).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Carol Close, Luton, LU3 1UZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 8 Carol Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Carol Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 1UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 sits 89.7% above the 2007 sale of £160,750.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- Corner plotYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
8 Carol Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jul 2022
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2012
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 10 July 2022
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2012from Jan 2012
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Carol Close, Luton, LU3 1UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Carol Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Carol Close homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 8 Carol Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,351
Street avg £1,644
Floor Area
119 m²
Street avg 129 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
249/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
William Austin Infants School — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
William Austin Junior School. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- William Austin Junior SchoolPrimary352m
- William Austin Infant SchoolPrimary374m
- Icknield Primary SchoolPrimary401m
- Icknield High SchoolSecondary584m
Nearest stops
- William Austin Infants SchoolBus stop211m
- William Austin Infants SchoolBus stop214m
- Tintagel CloseBus stop248m
- African Caribbean CentreBus stop324m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,880 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour620 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson360 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime337 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1UZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Carol Close is modelled from its 119 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 1UZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 8 Carol Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Carol Close was lodged in July 2012 at band C and expired in July 2022, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Carol Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU3 1UZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Carol Close is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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