What kind of home is 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD last change hands?

5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD last sold for £350,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 4HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD use?

The latest EPC at 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD have?

5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in October 2005 under ref. 05/01351/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD in?

5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

Police records around 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD 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 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

The closest primary school to 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD is Bramingham Primary School (560m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (957m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hayton Close, LU3 4HD is Gatehill Gardens, 192m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Hayton Close, Luton, LU3 4HD

Swimming pool1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hayton Close

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

5 Hayton Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU3 4HD). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £552,000 sits 57.7% above the 2012 sale of £350,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in September 2012.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Swimming poolYes

Building

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 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2009from Oct 2008

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Jul 2025from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hayton Close, Luton, LU3 4HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hayton Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

Oct 2005
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection of first floor side extension incorporating alterations to existing roof.
Reference
05/01351/FUL
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What's in 5 Hayton Close, Luton, LU3 4HD's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Hayton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£552,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 September 2012Most recent
£350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 4HD: £420,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU3 4HD

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On the street

Versus other Hayton Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Hayton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,713

Street avg £3,324

Below

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 128 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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.

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

0.2 km

Gatehill Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bramingham Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 4HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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