What type of property is 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW last change hands?

12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW last sold for £290,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and October 2024, 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW rose from £180,000 to £290,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW located?

12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

Police records around 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW 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 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest primary school to 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is Bramingham Primary School (543m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lea Manor High School (699m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 12 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is Burford Close, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Harlestone Close

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

12 Harlestone Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£518/sq ft) was about 120.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £290,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemAir source
Extension potentialPossible

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Harlestone Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Harlestone Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£290,000
+61.1%over 14 years
6 November 2009
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DW: £305,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU3 4DW

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On the street

Versus other Harlestone Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Harlestone Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,577

Street avg £3,677

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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.

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

0.5 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 4DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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