What kind of home is 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB last sold for £100,000 in March 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,000 in January 1999, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1999 and March 2006, 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB rose from £37,000 to £100,000, a change of £63,000. That works out to roughly +14.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB have?

The current EPC rating for 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 0EB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB use?

The latest EPC at 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB 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.

Which area is 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB in?

30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

Police records around 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB 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 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

The closest primary school to 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB is St Matthew's Primary School (207m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB?

The closest bus stop to 30 Charles Street, LU2 0EB is Charles Street, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Luton Rail Station, 512m away.

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30 Charles Street, Luton, LU2 0EB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 30 Charles Street

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

30 Charles Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 0EB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Held since March 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 sits 70% above the 2006 sale of £100,000. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from May 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Charles Street, Luton, LU2 0EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Charles Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

29 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£100,000

Growth on file: 14.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2006Most recent
£100,000
+170.3%over 7 years
29 January 1999
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0EB: £153,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in LU2 0EB

On the street

Versus other Charles Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

30 Charles Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,961

Street avg £2,553

Below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

On par

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Charles Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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