What kind of home is 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

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

9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP last sold for £46,995 in May 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,000 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and May 2000, 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP rose from £37,000 to £46,995, a change of £9,995. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP use?

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

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

9 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 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP in?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

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

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Simpson Close, LU4 9TP?

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

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9 Simpson Close, Leagrave, Luton, LU4 9TP

EPC B

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Simpson Close

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

9 Simpson Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leagrave, Luton, Luton (LU4 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. Main heating runs on electricity. At 36 m² this is the 39th 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 top.

It hasn't traded since May 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 187.3% above the 2000 sale of £46,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 29% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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
Bathrooms1

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

9 Simpson Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

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

9 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.

9 Simpson Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£46,995

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

4 May 2000Most recent
£46,995
+27.0%over 3 years
20 February 1997
£37,000

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

Nearby sales in LU4 9TP

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.

On epc rating, 9 Simpson Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,305

Street avg £2,862

Strongly below

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 34 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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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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