What kind of home is 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG last sold for £340,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £137,000 in March 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2004 and June 2018, 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG rose from £137,000 to £340,000, a change of £203,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 0LG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG had any planning applications?

1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG has 4 planning records on file (4 approved), most recent in December 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG 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.

Which area is 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG in?

1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest primary school to 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is Wenlock CofE Academy (624m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is Hart Walk, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Abbey Drive

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

1 Abbey Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 0LG). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 107 m² it's 27.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 26 EPCs). Across 2004–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £387,000 is 13.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 87.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £340,000 in June 2018.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC79

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Abbey Drive has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Dec 2018
New BuildConditions
In report
Erection of detached 3 bedroom dwelling house. - Discharge of Condition 3 (Surfacing and Drainage of car park areas) of planning permission 17/01837/FUL dated 3rd January 2018.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
18/01402/DOC
View planning record
Nov 2018
New BuildAmendment
In report
Erection of detached 3 bedroom dwelling house. Non material amendment of planning permission 17/01837/FUL dated 17th October 2017.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
18/01515/AMEND
View planning 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2018Most recent
£340,000
+72.6%over 3 years
12 November 2014
£197,000
+43.8%over 10 years
22 March 2004
£137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0LG: £285,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in LU2 0LG

On the street

Versus other Abbey Drive homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Abbey Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,178

Street avg £2,432

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hart Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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