What kind of home is 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

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

What did 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG sell for?

16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG last sold for £155,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The current EPC rating for 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG use?

The latest EPC at 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

16 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 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG in?

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

Is 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG in a safe area?

Police records around 16 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 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest primary school to 16 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 transport links are near 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest bus stop to 16 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is Hart Walk, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Abbey Drive

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

16 Abbey Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0LG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft.

Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 sits 107.1% above the 2011 sale of £155,000. 15 years since the last transfer (August 2011).

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
LoftYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromE46toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

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

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 August 2011Most recent
£155,000

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 Abbey Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,890

Street avg £2,555

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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£154k

1 Elmfield Court, Bloomfield Avenue

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2 bed1 bath

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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