What type of property is 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG sell for?

2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG last sold for £163,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU1 5NG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG located?

2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

Police records around 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG 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 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

The closest primary school to 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG is Hillborough Junior School (204m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Stockwood Park Academy (641m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bretts Mead, LU1 5NG is Wilsden Avenue, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bretts Mead, Luton, LU1 5NG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bretts Mead

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

2 Bretts Mead is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU1 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £288,000 sits 76.7% above the 2012 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 37% below the postcode norm. At 98 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 19 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs). On the market in September 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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 08 Sept 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD65toE50

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bretts Mead, Luton, LU1 5NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bretts Mead has no planning applications on record.

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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.

2 Bretts Mead valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£288,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£163,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 September 2012Most recent
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 5NG: £325,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in LU1 5NG

On the street

Versus other Bretts Mead homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Bretts Mead lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,663

Street avg £3,033

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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

Wilsden Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hillborough Junior School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 5NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 5NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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FAQ

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