What did 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG sell for?

18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG last sold for £270,000 in September 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,500 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and September 2006, 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG rose from £115,500 to £270,000, a change of £154,500. That works out to roughly +12.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG?

18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in August 2002 under ref. 02/00844/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG?

18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG is in council tax band E.

Which area is 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG in?

18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG?

Police records around 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG 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.

What schools are near 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG?

The closest primary school to 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG is Bramingham Primary School (225m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (838m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG?

The closest bus stop to 18 Fernheath, LU3 4DG is Kirby Drive, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Fernheath, Luton, LU3 4DG

1 planning record

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 18 Fernheath

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

18 Fernheath is a property in Luton (LU3 4DG). It has council tax band E.

It hasn't traded since September 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.8% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Fernheath, Luton, LU3 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Fernheath has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

Aug 2002
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of first floor side extension.
Reference
02/00844/FUL
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What's in 18 Fernheath, Luton, LU3 4DG's planning history?

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Last sold (2006)

£270,000

Growth on file: 12.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2006Most recent
£270,000
+133.8%over 7 years
16 September 1999
£115,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DG: £435,000 (2025–2022).

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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

0.1 km

Kirby Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bramingham Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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