What type of property is 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ is a detached house.

What did 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ sell for?

8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ last sold for £1,170,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £761,000 in August 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

Across 2 sales between August 2013 and November 2023, 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ rose from £761,000 to £1,170,000, a change of £409,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (2,228 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 3PJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ records lpg as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ have?

8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to December 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ 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 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ located?

8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ sits in Streatley, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

Police records around 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ is Sundon Lower School (2.3km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Arnold Academy (2.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Churchill Close, LU3 3PJ is Village Hall, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Churchill Close, Streatley, Luton, LU3 3PJ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

207 m²

2228 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Churchill Close

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

8 Churchill Close is a detached house in Streatley, Luton, Luton (LU3 3PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£525/sq ft) was about 81% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £1,170,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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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.

8 Churchill Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Apr 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromF32toD61

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Churchill Close, Streatley, Luton, LU3 3PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sept 2015
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion of part existing double garage into new study and extension to form a changing room and store.
Extension
Reference
CB/15/03086/FULL
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Dec 2013
PorchFull
In report
Alterations to external elevations, erection of front porch, new pitched roof to existing outbuilding, new raised decking and external alterations.
Extension
Reference
CB/13/03577/FULL
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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 8 Churchill Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£1,170,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2023Most recent
£1,170,000
+53.7%over 10 years
29 August 2013
£761,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3PJ: £650,000 (2022–2006).

Nearby sales in LU3 3PJ

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On the street

Versus other Churchill Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Churchill Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,652

Street avg £3,238

Strongly above

Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 216 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 11.2 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

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Full Luton report

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

Village Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Sundon Lower School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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