When did 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP last change hands?

3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP last sold for £95,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,995 in April 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 1997 and August 2006, 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP rose from £39,995 to £95,000, a change of £55,005. That works out to roughly +9.7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

3 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.

Which area is 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP in?

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

Is 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is Simpson Close, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

3 sales on record

Bedroom

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 3 Simpson Close

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

3 Simpson Close is a one-bedroom property in Leagrave, Luton, Luton (LU4 9TP). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1

Outside

ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
ConciergeYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Last sold (2006)

£95,000

Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2006Most recent
£95,000
+91.9%over 5 years
7 May 2001
£49,500
+23.8%over 4 years
16 April 1997
£39,995

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

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Area

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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

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