What type of property is 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU last sold for £197,500 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £197,500 in March 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU 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.

Where is 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU located?

5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU 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 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

The closest primary school to 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU is Waulud Primary School (407m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (359m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Burnt Close, LU3 3SU is Woodlands Secondary School, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Burnt Close, Luton, LU3 3SU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Burnt Close

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

5 Burnt Close is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 3SU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 is 38.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 25% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 April 2027

6 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Sept 2016

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

69%42%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Burnt Close, Luton, LU3 3SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Burnt Close 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.

5 Burnt Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£197,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 September 2017Most recent
£197,500
24 March 2017
£197,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 3SU: £255,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in LU3 3SU

On the street

Versus other Burnt Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Burnt Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,194

Street avg £2,298

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Burnt Close

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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

Woodlands Secondary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lea Manor High School. 29 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 3SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 3SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Burnt Close, Luton, LU3 3SU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.