What type of property is 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH last change hands?

9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH last sold for £385,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £82,500 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and April 2023, 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH rose from £82,500 to £385,000, a change of £302,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

The current EPC rating for 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in October 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH is in council tax band D.

Where is 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH located?

9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

Police records around 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH 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 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

The closest primary school to 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH is Bramingham Primary School (271m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (756m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH?

The closest bus stop to 9 Barleyvale, LU3 4DH is Kirby Drive, 56m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Barleyvale, Luton, LU3 4DH

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Barleyvale

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

9 Barleyvale is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4DH). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 85 m² it's 17.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (103 m² median across 5 EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £385,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageIntegral

Building

RefurbishedYes

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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Barleyvale, Luton, LU3 4DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2016
Outline
In report
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use - Use of existing outbuilding for pet grooming ancillary to residential dwelling.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
16/01324/LAWP
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What's in 9 Barleyvale, Luton, LU3 4DH's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

9 Barleyvale has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£385,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

17 April 2023Most recent
£385,000
+10.0%over 1 year
21 January 2022
£350,000
+324.2%over 24 years
31 October 1997
£82,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU3 4DH: £259,000 (2023–2000).

Nearby sales in LU3 4DH

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On the street

Versus other Barleyvale homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Barleyvale outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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

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

0.3 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 4DH

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