22 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

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.