What kind of home is 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY last change hands?

12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY last sold for £105,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2018 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY use?

The latest EPC at 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY 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 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY in?

12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

Police records around 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY 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 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The closest primary school to 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is Norton Road Primary School (324m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Girls (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The closest bus stop to 12 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is Archway Road, 178m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 595m away.

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12 Canterbury Close, Luton, LU3 2QY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Canterbury Close

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

12 Canterbury Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2QY). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 69.5% above the 2018 sale of £105,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2018 for £105,000.

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

Bedrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Jul 2018

EPC improved fromF33toC75

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Canterbury Close, Luton, LU3 2QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Canterbury Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

12 Canterbury Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 October 2018Most recent
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2QY: £75,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU3 2QY

On the street

Versus other Canterbury Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 12 Canterbury Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,780

Street avg £2,477

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Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

Full Luton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Archway Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Norton Road Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 2QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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