What type of property is 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ last sold for £228,000 in May 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £177,500 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

The current EPC rating for 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ located?

11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ 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 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

The closest primary school to 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ is Bramingham Primary School (436m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (673m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ?

The closest bus stop to 11 Arbour Close, LU3 4AQ is Woodmere, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Arbour Close, Luton, LU3 4AQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 11 Arbour Close

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

11 Arbour Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since May 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 28.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 sits 109.6% above the 2003 sale of £228,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jun 2012

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Arbour Close, Luton, LU3 4AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Arbour Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

11 Arbour Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 28.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2003)

£228,000

Growth on file: 28.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

29 May 2003Most recent
£228,000
+28.5%over 10 months
23 July 2002
£177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4AQ: £385,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in LU3 4AQ

On the street

Versus other Arbour Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 11 Arbour Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,054

Street avg £2,952

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Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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

Woodmere — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bramingham Primary School. 21 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 4AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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