What type of property is 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX last sold for £69,500 in October 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,500 in July 1998, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1998 and October 2001, 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX rose from £40,500 to £69,500, a change of £29,000. That works out to roughly +18.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX located?

1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

Police records around 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX 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 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

The closest primary school to 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX is Bramingham Primary School (110m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (746m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dexter Close, LU3 4DX is Dexter Close, 80m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Dexter Close, Luton, LU3 4DX

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Dexter Close

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

1 Dexter Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU3 4DX). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since October 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 sits 203.6% above the 2001 sale of £69,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 17.7% below the postcode norm. At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dexter Close, Luton, LU3 4DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dexter 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.

1 Dexter Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£69,500

Growth on file: 18.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

1 October 2001Most recent
£69,500
+71.6%over 3 years
30 July 1998
£40,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4DX: £285,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU3 4DX

On the street

Versus other Dexter Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Dexter Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,738

Street avg £2,939

Strongly below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dexter Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 4DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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FAQ

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