What type of property is 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP sell for?

12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP last sold for £270,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

The current EPC rating for 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP heated?

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

What council tax band is 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP located?

12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

Police records around 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP 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 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

The closest primary school to 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP is The Meads Primary School (388m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP?

The closest bus stop to 12 Braceby Close, LU3 2TP is Axe Close, 234m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 788m away.

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12 Braceby Close, Luton, LU3 2TP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Braceby Close

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

12 Braceby Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 2TP). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 21.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 29.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £270,000 in September 2019.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 November 2028

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

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

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 September 2019Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2TP: £340,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in LU3 2TP

On the street

Versus other Braceby Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Braceby Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,154

Street avg £4,345

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Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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

Axe Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Meads Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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