What type of property is 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR last sold for £280,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,000 in August 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2002 and September 2023, 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR rose from £87,000 to £280,000, a change of £193,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

The current EPC rating for 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 3LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR heated?

The latest EPC at 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR 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 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR located?

56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

Police records around 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR 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 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

The closest primary school to 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR is Waulud Primary School (145m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (867m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR?

The closest bus stop to 56 Arrow Close, LU3 3LR is Five Springs, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Leagrave Rail Station, 842m away.

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56 Arrow Close, Luton, LU3 3LR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 56 Arrow Close

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

56 Arrow Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 107.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £280,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageEn bloc

Building

Heating systemGas

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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

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 December 2028

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 56 Arrow Close, Luton, LU3 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

56 Arrow Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

56 Arrow Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£280,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

20 September 2023Most recent
£280,000
+26.1%over 4 years
15 February 2019
£222,000
+155.2%over 16 years
22 August 2002
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3LR: £233,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in LU3 3LR

On the street

Versus other Arrow Close homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 56 Arrow Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,111

Street avg £1,886

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

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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

0.1 km

Five Springs — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Waulud Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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