What kind of home is 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW last sold for £305,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in November 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2015 and March 2025, 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW rose from £195,000 to £305,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW use?

The latest EPC at 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

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

Which area is 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW in?

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

Is 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW in a safe area?

Police records around 28 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.

What schools are near 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest primary school to 28 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 transport links are near 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 28 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is Burford Close, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 28 Harlestone Close

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

28 Harlestone Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £305,000 — fresh data. At 67 m² it's 18.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 34 EPCs). Across 2015–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 is 10.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£423/sq ft) was about 79.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Oct 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water 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 28 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

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

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£305,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

19 March 2025Most recent
£305,000
+56.4%over 9 years
25 November 2015
£195,000

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.

Years Held for 28 Harlestone Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,552

Street avg £3,708

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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.

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

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65 dB

70 dB

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