51 Axe Close, Luton, LU3 3LT
About 51 Axe Close
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.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront and rear
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
51 Axe Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
3applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
51 Axe Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.
£306,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 22 years.
£280,000
Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
26 January 2024Most recent
£280,000
+146.7%over 12 years13 December 2011
£113,500
+9.1%over 8 years2 October 2003
£104,000
+15.6%over 1 year23 July 2002
£89,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3LT: £275,000 (2025–2018).
Everything we know about 51 Axe Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Axe Close homes
On price per m², 51 Axe Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,415
Street avg £2,233
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
6/mo
Rising 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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB