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5 Crosby Close, Luton, LU4 8EE

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Crosby Close

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

5 Crosby Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU4 8EE). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 54.7% above the 2016 sale of £150,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 105.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016.

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
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Crosby Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 February 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromC69toD65
Low Energy Lighting
20%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2014from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD65toC72
Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Crosby Close, Luton, LU4 8EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Crosby Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 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.

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

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£150,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 October 2016Most recent

    £150,000

    +3.4%over 6 years
  2. 4 July 2010

    £145,000

    +38.1%over 5 years
  3. 19 August 2004

    £105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 8EE: £139,000 (2021–2003).

On the street

Versus other Crosby Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Crosby Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,744

Street avg £1,370

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Crosby Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

288/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Arundel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Maidenhall Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 8EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 8EE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 8EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Crosby Close, Luton, LU4 8EE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.