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22 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

3 sales on record

Estimated value

£135,000

  • Since the 2004 sale (£87,000)+55%
  • Against LU4 9TP's recent median (£157,500)-14%

Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£135,000

  • Against its 2004 sale (£87,000)+55%
  • Against LU4 9TP's recent median (£157,500)-14%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 22 Simpson Close is modelled from its 32 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 9TP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    32 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2004

  • Recent sales in LU4 9TP

    5 sales, median £157,500 (2025–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: August 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

22 Simpson Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 March 2004Most recent

    £87,000

    +70.6%over 2 years

  2. 8 February 2002

    £51,000

    +37.9%over 4 years

  3. 24 April 1997

    £36,995

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 22 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 22 Simpson Close

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

22 Simpson Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Leagrave, Luton, Luton (LU4 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the 4th smallest of 63 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (57 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since March 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 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 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 55.2% above the 2004 sale of £87,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromC72toD57
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Simpson Close 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.

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.

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

Price per m²

£2,719

Street avg £2,834

On par

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
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

288/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Challney High School for BoysSecondary318m
  • Downside Primary SchoolPrimary552m
  • Challney High School for GirlsSecondary666m
  • Beechwood Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km

Nearest stops

  • Simpson CloseBus stop66m
  • Halfway AvenueBus stop136m
  • Leicester RoadBus stop235m
  • Chaul End CentreBus stop452m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,789 reports41%
  • Anti-social Behaviour582 reports13%
  • Public Order329 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime329 reports8%

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
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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 22 Simpson Close is modelled from its 32 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU4 9TP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 22 Simpson Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 22 Simpson Close was lodged in June 2026 at band D and is valid until June 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 22 Simpson Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU4 9TP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
22 Simpson Close is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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