What type of property is 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

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

How is 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG had any planning applications?

8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

8 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.

Where is 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbey Drive, LU2 0LG is Hart Walk, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Abbey Drive

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

8 Abbey Drive is a 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 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

8 Abbey Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jan 2024

Current Certificate

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 January 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Abbey Drive, Luton, LU2 0LG

1decisions22documents29nearby

Jun 2023
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of grassed verge to hardstanding and construction of a 4.5m wide vehicle crossover.
Documents
22 docs on file
Reference
22/01528/FULHH
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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.

8 Abbey Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£294,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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 8 Abbey Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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