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32 Bank Close, Luton, LU4 9NX

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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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 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 99 m² it's 20.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 25 EPCs). Across 2014–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 is 20.8% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 63.6% 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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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2036

9 years remaining

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

Apr 2026from Apr 2024
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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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
  1. 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

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  • The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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

£314,000

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

  1. 24 July 2022Most recent

    £260,000

    -13.3%over 11 months
  2. 12 August 2021

    £300,000

    +150.0%over 7 years
  3. 16 January 2014

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9NX: £275,000 (2026–2019).

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.

Floor Area for 32 Bank Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,626

Street avg £2,266

Above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 32 Bank Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
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.

Crime

288/mo

Falling 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.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.4dB

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 32 Bank Close, Luton, LU4 9NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.