Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Bracknell Close, Luton, LU4 0TL
Estimated value
£350,000
- Since the 2016 sale (£242,000)+45%
- Against LU4 0TL's recent median (£280,000)+25%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£350,000
- Against its 2016 sale (£242,000)+45%
- Against LU4 0TL's recent median (£280,000)+25%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Bracknell Close is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 0TL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
75 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2025
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016
Recent sales in LU4 0TL
5 sales, median £280,000 (2026–2019)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 Bracknell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
13 April 2016Most recent
£242,000
+79.3%over 3 years4 February 2013
£135,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0TL: £280,000 (2026–2019).
What this page doesn't show
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 8 Bracknell Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Bracknell Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 0TL). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 is 44.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 68.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in April 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.
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
- Open-plan layoutYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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 4)
Nov 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 November 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2015from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromE47toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Jan 2016from Jun 2015
EPC improved fromD62toE50
Nov 2025from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromE50toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
70%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Bracknell Close, Luton, LU4 0TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Bracknell Close has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Bracknell Close homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 8 Bracknell Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,227
Street avg £2,329
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 9 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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.
Crime
288/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Katherine Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Chalk Hills Academy. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- The Chalk Hills AcademySecondary258m
- St Christophers AcademyPrimary484m
- Chantry Primary AcademyPrimary585m
- The Vale AcademyPrimary683m
Nearest stops
- Katherine DriveBus stop98m
- Bracknell CloseBus stop108m
- Markham CrescentBus stop144m
- Chalk Hills AcademyBus stop175m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,789 reports41%
- Anti-social Behaviour582 reports13%
- Public Order329 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime329 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 0TL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Bracknell Close is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 0TL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Bracknell Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Bracknell Close was lodged in November 2025 at band C and is valid until November 2035. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Bracknell Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU4 0TL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Bracknell Close is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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