What type of property is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET last sold for £227,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £89,500 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and September 2012, 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET rose from £89,500 to £227,000, a change of £137,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

The current EPC rating for 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4ET. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET have?

22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in August 2002 under ref. 02/00779/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET is in council tax band D.

Where is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET located?

22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET in a safe area?

Police records around 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET 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 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

The closest primary school to 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET is Bramingham Primary School (307m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (685m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET?

The closest bus stop to 22 Elvington Gardens, LU3 4ET is Edgcott Close, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Elvington Gardens, Luton, LU3 4ET

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 22 Elvington Gardens

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

22 Elvington Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4ET). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £444,000 sits 95.6% above the 2012 sale of £227,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in September 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Elvington Gardens, Luton, LU3 4ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Elvington Gardens has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 22 Elvington Gardens, Luton, LU3 4ET

1decisions1extensions

Aug 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of first floor and single storey side extensions.
Reference
02/00779/FUL
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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.

22 Elvington Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£227,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2012Most recent
£227,000
+153.6%over 14 years
17 December 1997
£89,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4ET: £425,000 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Elvington Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 22 Elvington Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,467

Street avg £3,556

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Edgcott Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bramingham Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 4ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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