What kind of home is 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

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

When did 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG last change hands?

14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG last sold for £248,500 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The current EPC rating for 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG use?

The latest EPC at 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

14 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 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG in?

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

What is crime like near 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

Police records around 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG 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 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest primary school to 14 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.

What is the nearest station to 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest bus stop to 14 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is Hart Walk, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Abbey Drive

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

14 Abbey Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0LG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 is 37.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£278/sq ft) was about 64.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in November 2016.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromD60toE49

Mar 2025from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE49toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Abbey Drive 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.

14 Abbey Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£248,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 November 2016Most recent
£248,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0LG: £325,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On epc rating, 14 Abbey Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,994

Street avg £2,494

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling 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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