What type of property is 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL?

8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL sell for?

8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL last sold for £242,000 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £135,000 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and April 2016, 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL rose from £135,000 to £242,000, a change of £107,000. That works out to roughly +20.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL?

8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU4 0TL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL?

8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL 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 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL located?

8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL?

Police records around 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL?

The closest primary school to 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL is St Christophers Academy (484m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Chalk Hills Academy (258m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bracknell Close, LU4 0TL is Katherine Drive, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bracknell Close, Luton, LU4 0TL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

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 £338,000 is 39.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 84.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in April 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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 4)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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

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Planning

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.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Bracknell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£242,000

Growth on file: 20.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

13 April 2016Most recent
£242,000
+79.3%over 3 years
4 February 2013
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 0TL: £257,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in LU4 0TL

On the street

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 £1,928

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

6/mo

Steady 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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 0TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Bracknell Close, Luton, LU4 0TL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.