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1b, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a 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 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 is 46% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 37.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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.

1b'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Oct 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Jun 2014
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
89%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

1b has no planning applications on record.

13

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.

1b changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£215,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 August 2015Most recent

    £215,000

    +29.5%over 8 months

  2. 4 December 2014

    £166,000

    +32.8%over 12 years

  3. 31 October 2002

    £125,000

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

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.

Habitable Rooms for 1b lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,688

Street avg £2,656

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £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
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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3 bed1 bath
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£322k

1 Andover Close

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3 bed
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1 Brooklands Close

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3 bed
£299k

1 Brickly Road

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3 bed1 bath
£282k

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£282k

1 Bank Close

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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.
Full Luton report

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.

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 9EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 9EH

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1b, Brooklands Close, Luton, LU4 9EH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.