What type of property is 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW sell for?

30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW last sold for £325,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £59,995 in January 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 1995 and February 2026, 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW rose from £59,995 to £325,000, a change of £265,005. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 31 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The current EPC rating for 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW heated?

The latest EPC at 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

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

Where is 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW located?

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

How safe is the area around 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

Police records around 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW 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.

Which schools serve 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

The closest primary school to 30 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 30 Harlestone Close, LU3 4DW?

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

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30 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 30 Harlestone Close

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

30 Harlestone Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £325,000 in February 2026. Across 1995–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 97.2% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Harlestone Close, Luton, LU3 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Harlestone 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.

30 Harlestone Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 31 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£325,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 31 years.

Sales timeline

13 February 2026Most recent
£325,000
+20.4%over 8 years
26 October 2017
£270,000
+350.0%over 22 years
20 January 1995
£59,995

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

Nearby sales in LU3 4DW

On the street

Versus other Harlestone Close homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

30 Harlestone Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,720

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Luton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

249/mo

Falling 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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FAQ

Common questions

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