35 Ames Close, Luton, LU3 4AS
About 35 Ames Close
35 Ames Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 is 24.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 57.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £317,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Planning history
35 Ames Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£396,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 17 years.
£317,000
Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
13 June 2019Most recent
£317,000
+1.4%over 2 years14 July 2016
£312,500
+148.0%over 14 years4 January 2002
£126,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4AS: £362,500 (2022–2018).
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Versus other Ames Close homes
On years held, 35 Ames Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,446
Street avg £2,732
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.2 km
Whitehaven — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Lea Manor High School. 21 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB