What type of property is 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT last change hands?

51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT last sold for £280,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £89,995 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

Across 4 sales between July 2002 and January 2024, 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT rose from £89,995 to £280,000, a change of £190,005. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT have?

The current EPC rating for 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT heated?

The latest EPC at 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT 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 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT located?

51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

Police records around 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT 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 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

The closest primary school to 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT is Waulud Primary School (131m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (751m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT?

The closest bus stop to 51 Axe Close, LU3 3LT is Axe Close, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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51 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 51 Axe Close

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

51 Axe Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 3LT). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 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 Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Last sale on file: £280,000 in January 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 118.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Aug 2010

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Axe Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

51 Axe Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£280,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2024Most recent
£280,000
+146.7%over 12 years
13 December 2011
£113,500
+9.1%over 8 years
2 October 2003
£104,000
+15.6%over 1 year
23 July 2002
£89,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3LT: £275,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in LU3 3LT

On the street

Versus other Axe Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 51 Axe Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,415

Street avg £2,233

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Axe Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Waulud Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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