What kind of home is 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD?

16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD last change hands?

16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD last sold for £269,995 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £174,000 in September 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2007 and March 2022, 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD rose from £174,000 to £269,995, a change of £95,995. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2019 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD?

16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD use?

The latest EPC at 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD?

16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD 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.

Which area is 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD in?

16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD sits in Sundon, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD?

Police records around 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD 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.

What schools are near 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD?

The closest primary school to 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD is Sundon Lower School (310m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lealands High School (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD?

The closest bus stop to 16 Hillsview, LU3 3PD is Hills View, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Hillsview, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Hillsview

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

16 Hillsview is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sundon, Luton, Luton (LU3 3PD). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2007–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 is 17% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 88.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2022 at £269,995. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jun 2019

EPC improved fromF33toC71

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Hillsview, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Hillsview 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£269,995

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2022Most recent
£269,995
+35.0%over 4 years
20 December 2017
£200,000
+14.9%over 10 years
20 September 2007
£174,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3PD: £258,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in LU3 3PD

On the street

Versus other Hillsview homes

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

Years Held for 16 Hillsview lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,293

Street avg £2,521

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Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

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

Hills View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sundon Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Hillsview, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.