What type of property is 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX last sold for £260,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in January 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2014 and July 2022, 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX rose from £120,000 to £260,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

The current EPC rating for 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2013 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in November 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX located?

32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX in a safe area?

Police records around 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX 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 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

The closest primary school to 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX is Leagrave Primary School (140m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Girls (593m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX?

The closest bus stop to 32 Bank Close, LU4 9NX is Hockwell Ring, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Bank Close, Luton, LU4 9NX

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 32 Bank Close

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

32 Bank Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU4 9NX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£278/sq ft) was about 88.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £260,000 in July 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 4)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromG18toE54

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2016from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE54toD64

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Apr 2024from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC80

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Bank Close, Luton, LU4 9NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 32 Bank Close, Luton, LU4 9NX

3decisions23documents13nearby

Jan 2022
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of 2 three bedroom dwelling houses with associated parking and amenity space.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
21/01280/FUL
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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.

32 Bank Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£260,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 July 2022Most recent
£260,000
-13.3%over 11 months
12 August 2021
£300,000
+150.0%over 7 years
16 January 2014
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9NX: £235,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in LU4 9NX

On the street

Versus other Bank Close homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 32 Bank Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,989

Street avg £2,173

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

4 years

Street avg 14 years

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hockwell Ring — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Leagrave Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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