What kind of home is 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

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

When did 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL last change hands?

8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL last sold for £310,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £244,000 in December 2018, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2018 and June 2023, 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL rose from £244,000 to £310,000, a change of £66,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

8 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 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

Police records around 8 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 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Taunton Avenue, LU2 0LL?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Taunton Avenue, Luton, LU2 0LL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Taunton Avenue

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

8 Taunton Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0LL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 61.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2023 for £310,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

Current Certificate

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 March 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Taunton Avenue, Luton, LU2 0LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Taunton Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£310,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2023Most recent
£310,000
+27.0%over 4 years
20 December 2018
£244,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0LL: £345,000 (2025–2024).

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.

EPC Rating for 8 Taunton Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,647

Street avg £3,837

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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