What kind of home is 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG last sold for £312,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,000 in May 2004, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2004 and September 2023, 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG rose from £146,000 to £312,000, a change of £166,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG have?

The current EPC rating for 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG use?

The latest EPC at 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG had any planning applications?

34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG in?

34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

Police records around 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG 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 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

The closest primary school to 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG is Wenlock CofE Academy (353m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (789m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

The closest bus stop to 34 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG is Rutland Crescent, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station, 750m away.

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34 Rutland Crescent, Luton, LU2 0RG

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 34 Rutland Crescent

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

34 Rutland Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0RG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) 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 August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 86.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £312,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2013

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Rutland Crescent, Luton, LU2 0RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 34 Rutland Crescent, Luton, LU2 0RG

1decisions1extensions8documents29nearby

May 2025
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of rear dormer window with Juliette balcony and two front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
25/00343/LAWP
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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 at least doubled since 2004.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£312,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2023Most recent
£312,000
+113.7%over 19 years
26 May 2004
£146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0RG: £350,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 0RG

On the street

Versus other Rutland Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 34 Rutland Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,628

Street avg £2,857

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Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Luton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rutland Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wenlock CofE Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 0RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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