Sold STC Bungalow

26 EDGCOTT CLOSE

LUTON, LUTON LU3 4DT

2 beds 1 baths 58 m² Listed 26 Sep 2025 (-239d)

£240,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (LU3 4DT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LUTON LU3 4DT |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £235,000 Mar 2026 |

## Description

The main resident, although not necessarily the owner, must be 55 years of age or older. The development's service charges are approximately £2,700 per year, covering warden services, some external garden maintenance, various security & emergency features, as well as access to the on-site warden's office & meeting room. The property is leasehold, with approximately 63 years remaining.

Conveniently located within walking distance of Sainsbury's & Aldi supermarkets, local shops, doctors & bus services.

The accommodation includes an entrance hall, living room with sliding patio doors leading to a rear garden & a feature fireplace, two bedrooms, kitchen & a refitted shower room. Additional benefits include double glazed windows, replacement electric heaters & parking facilities. Externally, the professionally maintained & landscaped gardens enhance the appeal of this exclusive development. Contact Mantons to arrange an appointment.

LOCATION

Edgcott Close is located in Barton Hills, a highly sought after housing development constructed in the late 1980's, proving to be as popular today as when first built. Local amenities include; Sainsbury's & Aldi supermarket, doctors and local bus routes. M1 junction 11 is 5 miles, Leagrave ThamesLink train station is 2 miles & London Luton airport is only 7 miles away from the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EPC Rating - F. Council Tax Band - C. 573 Sq.ft (Approx).

LEASE INFORMATION

Lease - 63 years reaming (approx.) 99 years from July 1989

Service charge - £2,691 for the year

Ground Rent - £0

Management Company - FirstPort

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167462666/421482) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167462666/421483) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8221207
- **Address:** 26 Edgcott Close, LUTON, LU3 4DT
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/06/2011
- **Work Completed:** 01/06/2011
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #7448416
- **Address:** 26 Edgcott Close, LUTON, LU3 4DT
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/07/2010
- **Work Completed:** 03/06/2010
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT | £235,000 | 06/03/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 ELVINGTON GARDENS, LUTON, LU3 4ET | £357,500 | 27/08/2025 | Detached |
| 5 RYEFIELD, LUTON, LU3 4DJ | £510,000 | 20/06/2025 | Detached |
| 1 CHARNDON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DU | £400,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached |
| 44 DEXTER CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DY | £425,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| 6 BARLEYVALE, LUTON, LU3 4DH | £475,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 40 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT | £230,000 | 25/07/2023 | Flat |
| 25 FERNHEATH, LUTON, LU3 4DG | £437,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 44 DEXTER CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DY | £440,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 9 BARLEYVALE, LUTON, LU3 4DH | £385,000 | 18/04/2023 | Detached |
| 3 RYEFIELD, LUTON, LU3 4DJ | £525,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached |
| 23 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF | £535,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 23 CHARNDON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DU | £427,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT | £220,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF | £582,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 RYEFIELD, LUTON, LU3 4DJ | £407,000 | 30/08/2022 | Detached |
| 15 MILBURN CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4EH | £665,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| 9 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF | £423,500 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 22 CRESSWELL GARDENS, LUTON, LU3 4EX | £382,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached |
| 9 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF | £418,418 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 3 ASHDALE GARDENS, LUTON, LU3 4DE | £365,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 CHARNDON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DU | £375,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT | £240,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BARLEYVALE, LUTON, LU3 4DH | £350,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT | £223,500 | 21/10/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £228,375 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £444,221 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £462,717 (23 Detached, LU3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -48.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Luton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,093/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,214/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,335/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lincoln (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Milverton Green, LU3 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £290/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 48.2%
- **10y growth:** 18.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Luton; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (63 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

58 m²

Last sold

£235,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£462,717 (-48.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,685 of 33,755)

Street crime

131 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Mantons Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this well presented retirement bungalow
Two generous size bedrooms
No upper chain complications
Retirement living with independence
Living room with sliding patio doors leading to a rear garden
Refitted shower room
Cul de sac location in Barton Hills
Parking facilities
Various security & emergency features
Walking distance to Sainsburys & Aldi supermarkets

Additional details

Heating: Electric, Double glazing
Accessibility: Wide doorways, Ramped access, Level access
Parking: Residents
Garden: Yes

Description

MANTONS ESTATE AGENTS are delighted to offer for sale this well appointed & presented two bedroom retirement bungalow, nestled in a cul-de-sac within the highly desirable Barton Hills development. This property is available with no upper chain complications.

The main resident, although not necessarily the owner, must be 55 years of age or older. The development's service charges are approximately £2,700 per year, covering warden services, some external garden maintenance, various security & emergency features, as well as access to the on-site warden's office & meeting room. The property is leasehold, with approximately 63 years remaining.

Conveniently located within walking distance of Sainsbury's & Aldi supermarkets, local shops, doctors & bus services.

The accommodation includes an entrance hall, living room with sliding patio doors leading to a rear garden & a feature fireplace, two bedrooms, kitchen & a refitted shower room. Additional benefits include double glazed windows, replacement electric heaters & parking facilities. Externally, the professionally maintained & landscaped gardens enhance the appeal of this exclusive development. Contact Mantons to arrange an appointment.

LOCATION

Edgcott Close is located in Barton Hills, a highly sought after housing development constructed in the late 1980's, proving to be as popular today as when first built. Local amenities include; Sainsbury's & Aldi supermarket, doctors and local bus routes. M1 junction 11 is 5 miles, Leagrave ThamesLink train station is 2 miles & London Luton airport is only 7 miles away from the property.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EPC Rating - F. Council Tax Band - C. 573 Sq.ft (Approx).

LEASE INFORMATION

Lease - 63 years reaming (approx.) 99 years from July 1989
Service charge - £2,691 for the year
Ground Rent - £0
Management Company - FirstPort

Listed by

Barton Le Clay

Mantons Estate Agents

Reference: 167462666

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8221207

Property Details

Street: 26 Edgcott Close

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU3 4DT

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/06/2011

Work Completed: 01/06/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7448416

Property Details

Street: 26 Edgcott Close

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU3 4DT

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/07/2010

Work Completed: 03/06/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/03/2026 (2 months ago)	£235,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
16 ELVINGTON GARDENS, LUTON, LU3 4ET	£357,500	27/08/2025	Detached
5 RYEFIELD, LUTON, LU3 4DJ	£510,000	20/06/2025	Detached
1 CHARNDON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DU	£400,000	05/12/2023	Detached
44 DEXTER CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DY	£425,000	22/09/2023	Detached
6 BARLEYVALE, LUTON, LU3 4DH	£475,000	01/09/2023	Detached
Same street 40 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT	£230,000	25/07/2023	Flat
25 FERNHEATH, LUTON, LU3 4DG	£437,000	30/06/2023	Detached
44 DEXTER CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DY	£440,000	26/05/2023	Detached
9 BARLEYVALE, LUTON, LU3 4DH	£385,000	18/04/2023	Detached
3 RYEFIELD, LUTON, LU3 4DJ	£525,000	17/03/2023	Detached
23 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF	£535,000	20/12/2022	Detached
23 CHARNDON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DU	£427,000	02/12/2022	Detached
Same street 41 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT	£220,000	12/09/2022	Semi-detached
8 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF	£582,000	09/09/2022	Detached
6 RYEFIELD, LUTON, LU3 4DJ	£407,000	30/08/2022	Detached
15 MILBURN CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4EH	£665,000	17/06/2022	Detached
9 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF	£423,500	01/06/2022	Detached
22 CRESSWELL GARDENS, LUTON, LU3 4EX	£382,000	01/06/2022	Detached
9 LAUNTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4BF	£418,418	20/05/2022	Detached
3 ASHDALE GARDENS, LUTON, LU3 4DE	£365,000	30/03/2022	Detached
8 CHARNDON CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DU	£375,000	18/03/2022	Detached
Same street 21 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT	£240,000	18/02/2022	Semi-detached
9 BARLEYVALE, LUTON, LU3 4DH	£350,000	21/01/2022	Detached
Same street 13 EDGCOTT CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 4DT	£223,500	21/10/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £228,375 (4 sales)

Area average: £444,221 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 48.2%

10y growth 18.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Luton. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -0.1%

5y (index) 14.1%

10y (index) 33.5%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: FLATLAUNCH LIMITED (4352394)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Luton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,093/mo

Realistic £1,214/mo

Optimistic £1,335/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Luton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lincoln: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LU3 4DT

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Edgecott Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Dexter Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Sainsbury's	0.2 miles
Shop	L'Amour	0.2 miles
Train station	Leagrave	1.5 miles
Train station	Luton	2.9 miles
University	University Of Bedfordshire	3.3 miles
Hospital	Spire Hospital	7.3 miles
Hospital	Harpenden Memorial Hospital	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	58
Anti-social behaviour	33
Public order	9
Criminal damage and arson	7
Vehicle crime	7
Other theft	6
Robbery	4
Shoplifting	3
Burglary	2
Drugs	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	131

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Bramingham Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 24 May 2023
Grasmere Nursery School	Nursery	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Nov 2023
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 21 Jan 2014
Warden Hill Infant School	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 17 Jun 2024
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College	Secondary	0.7 miles	Inadequate — 6 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Milverton Green, LU3	£1,400/mo	2	0.6 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.58%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000

Target investor price (1%) £140,000

Gross yield 7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.3×

Monthly cashflow £290/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).