What type of property is 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY?

5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY last change hands?

5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY last sold for £285,000 in April 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,750 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY?

Across 3 sales between July 1998 and April 2020, 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY rose from £52,750 to £285,000, a change of £232,250. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY?

5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY had any planning applications?

5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in March 2023 under ref. 23/00140/PARES. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY?

5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY located?

5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY 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 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY?

The closest primary school to 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY is Parklea Primary School (427m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lealands High School (263m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Colebrook Avenue, LU3 3DY is Hill Rise Shops, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Colebrook Avenue, Luton, LU3 3DY

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Colebrook Avenue

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

5 Colebrook Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 3DY). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 26.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 134.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £285,000 in April 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

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 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Mar 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Colebrook Avenue, Luton, LU3 3DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Colebrook Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Colebrook Avenue, Luton, LU3 3DY

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Mar 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory. Depth 3.7m, Maximum height of extension 4.0m, Height to eaves 3.0m.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
23/00140/PARES
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Colebrook Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£285,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

2 April 2020Most recent
£285,000
+137.5%over 17 years
23 May 2002
£120,000
+127.5%over 3 years
30 July 1998
£52,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3DY: £157,000 (2015–2001).

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Versus other Colebrook Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Colebrook Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,476

Street avg £2,442

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Luton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hill Rise Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lealands High School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 3DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

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