What type of property is 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH last change hands?

18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH last sold for £252,500 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £126,950 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and October 2017, 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH rose from £126,950 to £252,500, a change of £125,550. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

The current EPC rating for 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH located?

18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

Police records around 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH 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 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

The closest primary school to 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is Pirton Hill Primary School (538m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lealands High School (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

The closest bus stop to 18 Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is Andover Close, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Brooklands Close

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

18 Brooklands Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 9EH). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 is 32.3% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 60.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 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
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Brooklands Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

18 Brooklands Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£252,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2017Most recent
£252,500
+98.9%over 14 years
29 November 2002
£126,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9EH: £317,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU4 9EH

On the street

Versus other Brooklands Close homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,156

Street avg £2,645

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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.

£327k

1 Brooklands Close

LU4 9EH

3 bed

£322k

1 Andover Close

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3 bed

£312k

1 Bodmin Road

LU4 9BW

3 bed1 bath

£299k

1 Brickly Road

LU4 9EU

3 bed1 bath

£282k

1 Anstee Road

LU4 9HH

2 bed1 bath

£155k

1 Adlington Court, Mayne Avenue

LU4 9LD

2 bed1 bath

£433k

1 Challney Close

LU4 9TF

5 bed3 bath

£350k

1 Browns Close

LU4 9AE

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Andover Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Pirton Hill Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU4 9EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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