Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Cuffley Close, Luton, LU3 2NW
2 planning records
Estimated value
£455,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£200,000)+127%
- Against LU3 2NW's recent median (£250,000)+82%
Newest record on this page: December 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£455,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£200,000)+127%
- Against LU3 2NW's recent median (£250,000)+82%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Cuffley Close is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 2NW. 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
147 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in LU3 2NW
5 sales, median £250,000 (2024–2019)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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
1 April 2007Most recent
£200,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2NW: £250,000 (2024–2019).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Cuffley Close, Luton, LU3 2NW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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 Cuffley Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Cuffley Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2NW). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in April 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 147 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £455,000 sits 127.5% above the 2007 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 48.9% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms5
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Corner plotYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 December 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2024from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromE46toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Cuffley Close, Luton, LU3 2NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Cuffley Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 8 Cuffley Close, Luton, LU3 2NW
2decisions2extensions15documents2nearby
- Nov 2016ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of first floor side extension over new car port and construction of external stairway
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 16/01677/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMar 2017Decision
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Versus other Cuffley Close homes
Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 8 Cuffley Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,361
Street avg £2,827
Floor Area
147 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 3.9 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.
Crime
249/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Waller Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Norton Road Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Norton Road Primary SchoolPrimary172m
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary208m
- Beechwood Primary SchoolPrimary749m
- Denbigh Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Waller AvenueBus stop102m
- St Josephs Infant SchoolBus stop213m
- Roman RoadBus stop218m
- Alder CrescentBus stop252m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,880 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour620 reports14%
- Criminal Damage & Arson360 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime337 reports8%
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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 2NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 Cuffley Close is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in LU3 2NW. 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 Cuffley 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 Cuffley Close was lodged in December 2024 at band C and is valid until December 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 8 Cuffley 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 38 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU3 2NW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Cuffley 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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