3 Charndon Close, Luton, LU3 4DU
About 3 Charndon Close
3 Charndon Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4DU). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Last sold in July 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 119 m² it's 16.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 18 EPCs). Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £463,000 is 23.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
3 Charndon Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
3 Charndon Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.
£463,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 13 years.
£376,000
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
19 July 2016Most recent
£376,000
+50.4%over 3 years30 August 2012
£250,000
11 April 2006
£250,000
+69.5%over 2 years24 July 2003
£147,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DU: £401,000 (2025–2022).
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Versus other Charndon Close homes
3 Charndon Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£3,160
Street avg £3,328
Floor Area
119 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Edgcott Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Bramingham Primary School. 19 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.2dB