What kind of home is 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU last change hands?

17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU last sold for £400,000 in June 2026. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and June 2026, 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU rose from £175,000 to £400,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

The current EPC rating for 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU use?

The latest EPC at 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU in?

17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

Police records around 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

The closest primary school to 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU is Bramingham Primary School (247m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (859m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU?

The closest bus stop to 17 Charndon Close, LU3 4DU is Edgcott Close, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Charndon Close, Luton, LU3 4DU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Charndon Close

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

17 Charndon Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 4DU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2026 for £400,000. Across 2003–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£383/sq ft) was about 81% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Charndon Close, Luton, LU3 4DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Charndon Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 2003.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£400,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2026Most recent
£400,000
+128.6%over 22 years
9 July 2003
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DU: £401,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU3 4DU

On the street

Versus other Charndon Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Charndon Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,124

Street avg £3,407

Strongly above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Edgcott Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bramingham Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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