What type of property is 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP last change hands?

19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP last sold for £55,000 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,500 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and April 2002, 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP rose from £37,500 to £55,000, a change of £17,500. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (366 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

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

Where is 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP located?

19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP sits in Leagrave, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU4 postcode district.

Is 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP in a safe area?

Police records around 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP 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 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

The closest primary school to 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is Downside Primary School (552m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Challney High School for Boys (318m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

The closest bus stop to 19 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is Simpson Close, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

34 m²

366 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 19 Simpson Close

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

19 Simpson Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Leagrave, Luton, Luton (LU4 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 34 m² this is the 15th smallest of 62 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 62 units on file.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in April 2002. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 sits 149.1% above the 2002 sale of £55,000. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Sept 2010

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Simpson Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

19 Simpson Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£55,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2002Most recent
£55,000
+46.7%over 5 years
3 January 1997
£37,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9TP: £157,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LU4 9TP

On the street

Versus other Simpson Close homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 19 Simpson Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,618

Street avg £2,855

Below

Floor Area

34 m²

Street avg 34 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Simpson Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Challney High School for Boys. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU4 9TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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