What did 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW sell for?

16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW last sold for £85,000 in October 2000, around 26 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £53,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1997 and October 2000, 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW rose from £53,000 to £85,000, a change of £32,000. That works out to roughly +14.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

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

Where is 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW located?

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

What is crime like near 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

Police records around 16 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 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest primary school to 16 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 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 16 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is Burford Close, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW

3 sales on record

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 16 Harlestone Close

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

16 Harlestone Close is a property in Luton (LU3 4DW). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since October 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Harlestone Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Harlestone Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Last sold (2000)

£85,000

Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2000Most recent
£85,000
+6.3%over 7 months
14 March 2000
£79,995
+50.9%over 2 years
1 May 1997
£53,000

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

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

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