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21 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 3rd
Bedroom
1
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Simpson Close

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

21 Simpson Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Leagrave, Luton, Luton (LU4 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 33 m² this is the 7th 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, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£346/sq ft) was about 108.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £123,000.

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

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • ConciergeYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Simpson Close

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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.

21 Simpson Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Simpson Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£123,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2019Most recent

    £123,000

    +228.0%over 22 years

  2. 21 February 1997

    £37,500

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

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.

21 Simpson Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,727

Street avg £2,810

Above

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Simpson 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 · 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.
£155k

1 Adlington Court, Mayne Avenue

LU4 9LD

2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Anstee Road

LU4 9HH

2 bed1 bath
£147k

1 Aubrey Gardens, Toddington Road

LU4 9JS

£299k

1 Brickly Road

LU4 9EU

3 bed1 bath
£112k

1 Brocket Court, Vincent Road

LU4 9BD

£312k

1 Bodmin Road

LU4 9BW

3 bed1 bath
£322k

1 Andover Close

LU4 9EQ

3 bed
£327k

1 Brooklands Close

LU4 9EH

3 bed
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

Simpson Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Challney High School for Boys. 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 9TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU4 9TP

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.