What type of property is Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ last sold for £116,500 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,000 in August 2006, so prices have been falling over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and December 2014, Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ fell from £145,000 to £116,500, a change of £28,500. That works out to roughly -2.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 0BZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ had any planning applications?

Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ has 3 approved extension applications on file including two-storey extension and two-storey side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ 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 Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ located?

Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ 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.

Which schools serve Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ is St Matthew's Primary School (325m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.4km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ is Bell's Park, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. At 55 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (31–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor.

Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 sits 70.8% above the 2014 sale of £116,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 26.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, subdivision and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

3 applications on record at Flat 1, 241 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ

3decisions3extensions2documents29nearby

Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use

May 2006
SubdivisionConditions
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey side/rear extension, front and rear dormer windows and Change of Use of 239 and 241 High Town Road to 3 No. 2 bedroom flats and 5 No. one bedroom flats and 2 studio flats. (Resubmission). Discharge of Condition 7 (Foul Water Drainage) of Permission No. 04/01790/FUL dated 3rd February 2005.
ExtensionChange of Use
Reference
06/00268/DIS
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
SubdivisionMay 2007Decision
Change of UseJun 2006Decision

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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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£116,500

Growth on file: -2.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2014Most recent
£116,500
-19.7%over 8 years
23 August 2006
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0BZ: £302,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in LU2 0BZ

On the street

Versus other High Town Road homes

Four headline reads against 52 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,118

Street avg £3,859

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bell's Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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