Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH
2 planning records
Estimated value
£372,000
- Since the 2018 sale (£305,000)+22%
- Against LU4 9EH's recent median (£317,500)+17%
Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£372,000
- Against its 2018 sale (£305,000)+22%
- Against LU4 9EH's recent median (£317,500)+17%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 9EH. 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
80 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in LU4 9EH
5 sales, median £317,500 (2025–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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.
1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
2 March 2018Most recent
£305,000
+69.4%over 11 years1 March 2007
£180,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9EH: £317,500 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in LU4 9EH
What this page doesn't show
3 potential issues have already been flagged for 1a, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- A planning decision worth checkingIn report
- 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 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 £372,000 is 22% 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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
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 2)
Feb 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 February 2032
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
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 2001Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
To lop and top one Lime [?] tree
- Reference
- 01/00673/TPOS
- More recent applications — locked
- Loft ConversionJun 2025Decision
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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
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.6 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
Andover Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Pirton Hill Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Pirton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary538m
- Leagrave Primary SchoolPrimary938m
- Waulud Primary SchoolPrimary996m
- Lealands High SchoolSecondary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Andover CloseBus stop93m
- Stoneways CloseBus stop114m
- Chaworth GreenBus stop190m
- Acworth CourtBus stop200m
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 9EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB
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 1a is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 9EH. 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 1a. 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 1a was lodged in February 2022 at band C and is valid until February 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1a. 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 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU4 9EH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1a is in council tax band D. 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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