What type of property is 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

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

When did 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY last change hands?

13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY last sold for £106,000 in November 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £27,500 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and November 2006, 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY rose from £27,500 to £106,000, a change of £78,500. That works out to roughly +13.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The current EPC rating for 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

13 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.

Where is 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY located?

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

Is 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY in a safe area?

Police records around 13 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.

Which schools serve 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The closest primary school to 13 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.

What is the nearest station to 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The closest bus stop to 13 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is Archway Road, 178m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 595m away.

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13 Canterbury Close, Luton, LU3 2QY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 13 Canterbury Close

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

13 Canterbury Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2QY). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 25th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 57.5% above the 2006 sale of £106,000.

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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

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 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD58toE53

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Dec 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Canterbury Close, Luton, LU3 2QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 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.

13 Canterbury Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£106,000

Growth on file: 13.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2006Most recent
£106,000
+285.5%over 10 years
18 December 1995
£27,500

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.

On floor area, 13 Canterbury Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,710

Street avg £2,480

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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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

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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