What kind of home is 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD last change hands?

1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD last sold for £332,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £86,500 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 1998 and September 2018, 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD rose from £86,500 to £332,000, a change of £245,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

The current EPC rating for 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD use?

The latest EPC at 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

The most recent planning decision at 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD was a refusal for two-storey side and rear extension (ref. 23/00764/FULHH) in November 2023. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD in?

1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD 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 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

The closest primary school to 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD is Ramridge Primary School (512m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (970m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD?

The closest bus stop to 1 Audley Place, LU2 0QD is Bloomfield Avenue, 22m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Audley Place, Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0QD

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Audley Place

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

1 Audley Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 0QD). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 is 24.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 43.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £332,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2015

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Audley Place, Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 1 Audley Place in 2023.

5 applications on record at 1 Audley Place, Somerset Avenue, Luton, LU2 0QD

5decisions5extensions28documents29nearby

Aug 2000
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension together with a single storey front extension
Reference
00/00724/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionNov 2023Decision
ExtensionJun 2023Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£414,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£332,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2018Most recent
£332,000
+79.5%over 13 years
17 November 2004
£185,000
+113.9%over 6 years
28 May 1998
£86,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU2 0QD: £287,500 (2024–2007).

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Area

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bloomfield Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ramridge Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0QD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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Common questions

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