When did 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS last change hands?

3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS last sold for £205,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,250 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and September 2005, 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS rose from £126,250 to £205,000, a change of £78,750. That works out to roughly +11.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS?

3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS located?

3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS 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 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS?

The closest primary school to 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS is Bramingham Primary School (639m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (460m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ames Close, LU3 4AS is Whitehaven, 246m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Ames Close, Luton, LU3 4AS

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Overview

About 3 Ames Close

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

3 Ames Close is a property in Luton (LU3 4AS). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ames Close, Luton, LU3 4AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ames Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2005)

£205,000

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2005Most recent
£205,000
+62.4%over 4 years
9 March 2001
£126,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4AS: £362,500 (2022–2018).

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Area

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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

Whitehaven — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lea Manor High School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

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