What did 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX sell for?

12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX last sold for £137,500 in December 2001, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,000 in August 1997, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1997 and December 2001, 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX rose from £83,000 to £137,500, a change of £54,500. That works out to roughly +12.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX?

12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX is in council tax band D.

Where is 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX located?

12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX?

Police records around 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX?

The closest primary school to 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX is Bramingham Primary School (487m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (530m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Gilder Close, LU3 4AX is Kirby Drive, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Gilder Close, Luton, LU3 4AX

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 12 Gilder Close

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

12 Gilder Close is a property in Luton (LU3 4AX). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since December 2001, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Gilder Close, Luton, LU3 4AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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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 (2001)

£137,500

Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2001Most recent
£137,500
+65.7%over 4 years
28 August 1997
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4AX: £378,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

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Full Luton report

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

Kirby Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bramingham Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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