What kind of home is 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

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

When did 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY last change hands?

14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY last sold for £78,500 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,000 in July 1998, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

Across 2 sales between July 1998 and July 2013, 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY rose from £37,000 to £78,500, a change of £41,500. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY use?

The latest EPC at 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

14 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 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY in?

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

Is 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY in a safe area?

Police records around 14 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 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The closest primary school to 14 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 transport links are near 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY?

The closest bus stop to 14 Canterbury Close, LU3 2QY is Archway Road, 178m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 595m away.

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14 Canterbury Close, Luton, LU3 2QY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Canterbury Close

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

14 Canterbury Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2QY). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 57 m² this is the 11th 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 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Across 1998–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 sits 93.6% above the 2013 sale of £78,500. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in July 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC69

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Canterbury Close, Luton, LU3 2QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£78,500

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2013Most recent
£78,500
+112.2%over 14 years
23 July 1998
£37,000

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.

On epc rating, 14 Canterbury Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,377

Street avg £2,495

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Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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