What kind of home is 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH last change hands?

1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH last sold for £305,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in March 2007, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and March 2018, 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH rose from £180,000 to £305,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH have?

The most recent planning decision at 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. 25/00407/FULHH) in June 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH in?

1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

Police records around 1a, 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.

What schools are near 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Brooklands Close, LU4 9EH is Andover Close, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU4 9EH). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £373,000 is 22.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 95.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 1a in 2025.

2 applications on record at 1a, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH

2decisions1extensions16documents13nearby

Sept 2001
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
To lop and top one Lime [?] tree
Reference
01/00673/TPOS
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More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionJun 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£373,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£305,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2018Most recent
£305,000
+69.4%over 11 years
1 March 2007
£180,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,813

Street avg £2,630

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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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