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22 Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LS

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 22 Abbots Wood Road

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

22 Abbots Wood Road is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0LS). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor 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 84).

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in March 2011. At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £342,000 sits 135.9% above the 2011 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 34.4% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 October 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromD56toC76
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Abbots Wood Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 22 Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LS

1decisions1extensions2documents29nearby
  1. Jul 2019
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. Depth 5m, Maximum height of extension 4m, Height to eaves 3m

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    19/00818/RES
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 29 notable nearby
  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

22 Abbots Wood Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 March 2011Most recent

    £145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0LS: £310,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Abbots Wood Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

22 Abbots Wood Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,142

Street avg £2,368

Strongly below

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Abbots Wood Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.
Full Luton report

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Abbey Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 22 Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.