What energy rating does 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX?

8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (842 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX?

8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX in?

8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX?

Police records around 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX 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 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX?

The closest primary school to 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX is Wenlock CofE Academy (591m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbots Wood Parade, LU2 0LX is Tower Court, 47m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Abbots Wood Parade, Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LX

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

842 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Abbots Wood Parade

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

8 Abbots Wood Parade is a property in Luton (LU2 0LX). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 842 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 Abbots Wood Parade'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 14 Mar 2022

Current Certificate

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 14 March 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbots Wood Parade, Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

On the street

Versus other Abbots Wood Parade homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Abbots Wood Parade lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Tower Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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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 0LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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