What kind of home is 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH?

23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH last change hands?

23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH last sold for £320,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and February 2023, 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH rose from £165,000 to £320,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH?

23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 3SH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH use?

The latest EPC at 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH?

23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH in?

23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH 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 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH?

The closest primary school to 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH is The Meads Primary School (496m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (566m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bembridge Gardens, LU3 3SH is Freshwater Close, 142m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Bembridge Gardens, Luton, LU3 3SH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Bembridge Gardens

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

23 Bembridge Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 3SH). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 108% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £320,000 in February 2023.

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

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2030

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bembridge Gardens, Luton, LU3 3SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bembridge Gardens 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.

Latest sale on 23 Bembridge Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£339,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£320,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

16 February 2023Most recent
£320,000
+93.9%over 8 years
27 August 2014
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3SH: £232,500 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in LU3 3SH

On the street

Versus other Bembridge Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Bembridge Gardens outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £2,335

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Freshwater Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Meads Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

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