What type of property is 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ last change hands?

1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ last sold for £365,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £167,000 in October 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2003 and September 2017, 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ rose from £167,000 to £365,000, a change of £198,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ had any planning applications?

1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in January 2006 under ref. SB/05/01221. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ located?

1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ sits in Dunstable. It falls within the LU6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

Police records around 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ is Watling Lower School (193m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queensbury Academy (671m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Crosby Close, LU6 3BZ is Langdale Road Shops, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Crosby Close, Dunstable, LU6 3BZ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Crosby Close

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

1 Crosby Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Dunstable (LU6 3BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 is 23.8% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2017

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Jul 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

63%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Crosby Close, Dunstable, LU6 3BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 1 Crosby Close.

Jan 2006
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Reference
SB/05/01221
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Crosby Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£365,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2017Most recent
£365,000
+52.1%over 7 years
21 October 2009
£240,000
+43.7%over 6 years
16 October 2003
£167,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU6 3BZ: £224,250 (2010–1996).

Nearby sales in LU6 3BZ

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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 Dunstable district page.

Full Dunstable report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Langdale Road Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Watling Lower School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU6 3BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU6 3BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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