What kind of home is 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS last change hands?

1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS last sold for £473,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £170,000 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and February 2020, 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS rose from £170,000 to £473,000, a change of £303,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in March 2004. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS in?

1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

Police records around 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS 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 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

The closest primary school to 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS is Bramingham Primary School (675m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (749m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Burford Close, LU3 4DS is Burford Close, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Burford Close, Luton, LU3 4DS

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Burford Close

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

1 Burford Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 164 m² it's 26.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (130 m² median across 24 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £552,000 is 16.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 55.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2004. Sold February 2020 for £473,000.

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Sold prices

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Burford Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Burford Close, Luton, LU3 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2004
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of single storey side extension.
Reference
04/00132/FUL
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What's in 1 Burford Close, Luton, LU3 4DS'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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£552,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£473,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2020Most recent
£473,000
+72.0%over 17 years
15 September 2002
£275,000
+61.8%over 2 years
29 September 1999
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DS: £455,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in LU3 4DS

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On the street

Versus other Burford Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Burford Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,884

Street avg £2,811

Above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Burford Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bramingham Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 4DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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