What type of property is 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP sell for?

53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP last sold for £105,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £38,995 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and August 2025, 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP rose from £38,995 to £105,000, a change of £66,005. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP have?

The current EPC rating for 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

53 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 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP located?

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

Is 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP in a safe area?

Police records around 53 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 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

The closest primary school to 53 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.

How well connected is 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

The closest bus stop to 53 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is Simpson Close, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Simpson Close

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

53 Simpson Close is a mid-terrace house in Leagrave, Luton, Luton (LU4 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the 30th 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. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £105,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 30.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 67.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 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.

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

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£105,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2025Most recent
£105,000
+169.3%over 27 years
28 November 1997
£38,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU4 9TP: £157,500 (2025–2023).

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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.

53 Simpson Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £2,826

On par

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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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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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· 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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FAQ

Common questions

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