What type of property is The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF last sold for £600,000 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £650,000 in November 2004, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2004 and February 2015, The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF fell from £650,000 to £600,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly -0.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The current EPC rating for The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF has a recorded floor area of 292 m² (3,143 sq ft). That makes it about 256% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 3PF. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF heated?

The latest EPC at The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in May 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF located?

The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF sits in Sundon, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

Police records around The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF 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 The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The closest primary school to The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF is Sundon Lower School (392m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lealands High School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF?

The closest bus stop to The Willows, Common Lane, LU3 3PF is Sundon Methodist Church, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Willows, Common Lane, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PF

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

292 m²

3143 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

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About The Willows

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

The Willows is a detached house in Sundon, Luton, Luton (LU3 3PF). It has a recorded floor area of 292 m² (around 3143 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 59). The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 292 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £916,000 sits 52.7% above the 2015 sale of £600,000. On the market in February 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. One planning record on file: a garage conversion refused in 2008.

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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.

The Willows's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Nov 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

13.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 November 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Nov 2008

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Willows, Common Lane, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at The Willows, Common Lane, Sundon, Luton, LU3 3PF

1decisions1extensions3nearby

May 2008
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of garage to provide self-contained annex accommodation for occupation by elderly relations
Annex
Reference
SB/08/00217
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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.

Latest sale on The Willows was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£916,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£600,000

Growth on file: -0.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2015Most recent
£600,000
-7.7%over 10 years
24 November 2004
£650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3PF: £212,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in LU3 3PF

On the street

Versus other Common Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for The Willows lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,055

Street avg £3,127

Strongly below

Floor Area

292 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

13.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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

0.2 km

Sundon Methodist Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sundon Lower School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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