What type of property is 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF last change hands?

2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF last sold for £285,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £128,000 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

Across 3 sales between April 2003 and October 2017, 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF rose from £128,000 to £285,000, a change of £157,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). That makes it about 80% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 3SF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF had any planning applications?

2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF 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 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF located?

2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

Is 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (196% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

The closest primary school to 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is Tennyson Road Primary School (276m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Arthur Street, LU1 3SF is Holly Street, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Arthur Street, Luton, LU1 3SF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Arthur Street

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

2 Arthur Street is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU1 3SF). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: subdivision approved in 2014. Past consents include subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 is 20% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£260/sq ft) was about 39.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Arthur Street, Luton, LU1 3SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at 2 Arthur Street, Luton, LU1 3SF

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Flagged:Subdivision

Sept 2014
SubdivisionAmendment
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use - Conversion of one dwelling house to three residential units.
Reference
14/00540/LAWE
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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.

Latest sale on 2 Arthur Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£285,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

1 October 2017Most recent
£285,000
+16.3%over 2 years
1 September 2015
£245,000
+91.4%over 12 years
21 April 2003
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3SF: £185,000 (2023–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Arthur Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Arthur Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,794

Street avg £2,962

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Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

Full Luton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holly Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tennyson Road Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 3SF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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Common questions

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