What kind of home is 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL last change hands?

20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL last sold for £345,000 in November 2025. Before that, it sold for £163,000 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and November 2025, 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL rose from £163,000 to £345,000, a change of £182,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL use?

The latest EPC at 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL 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 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL in?

20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

Police records around 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL 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 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

The closest primary school to 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL is Wenlock CofE Academy (392m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL is Devon Road turn, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Taunton Avenue, Luton, LU2 0LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Taunton Avenue

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

20 Taunton Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0LL). 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 (May 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £345,000 in November 2025. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£391/sq ft) was about 68.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD62toE50

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2025from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Taunton Avenue, Luton, LU2 0LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Taunton Avenue 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 2013.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£345,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

12 November 2025Most recent
£345,000
+111.7%over 12 years
27 February 2013
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0LL: £345,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 0LL

On the street

Versus other Taunton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Taunton Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,207

Street avg £3,781

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

Devon Road turn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Taunton Avenue, Luton, LU2 0LL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.