What kind of home is 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN last change hands?

5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN last sold for £540,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and July 2014, 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN rose from £310,000 to £540,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 0BN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN use?

The latest EPC at 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN in?

5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

Police records around 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN show an average of 385 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

The closest primary school to 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN is Wenlock CofE Academy (480m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (835m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Farnley Grove, LU2 0BN is Crescent Road, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Farnley Grove, Luton, LU2 0BN

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Farnley Grove

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

5 Farnley Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 0BN). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2014) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014. Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £701,000 is 29.8% above the 2014 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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.

5 Farnley Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Apr 2024

Current Certificate

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 April 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Farnley Grove, Luton, LU2 0BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Farnley Grove is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 5 Farnley Grove, Luton, LU2 0BN

2decisions2documents29nearby

Nov 2011
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
3 sycamore trees to be removed and limes to be replanted.
Reference
11/01087/TPOS
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Tree WorksDec 2015Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£701,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£540,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2014Most recent
£540,000
+74.2%over 10 years
16 October 2003
£310,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in LU2 0BN: £315,000 (2019–2005).

Nearby sales in LU2 0BN

On the street

Versus other Farnley Grove homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Farnley Grove outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

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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

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crescent Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 0BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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