What type of property is 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

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

What was the last sold price for 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG last sold for £135,000 in November 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

The current EPC rating for 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

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

Where is 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

Police records around 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

The closest primary school to 40 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.

How well connected is 40 Rutland Crescent, LU2 0RG?

The closest bus stop to 40 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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40 Rutland Crescent, Luton, LU2 0RG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 40 Rutland Crescent

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

40 Rutland Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 0RG). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) 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 March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in November 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 sits 148.1% above the 2003 sale of £135,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 21.2% below the postcode norm.

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

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Mar 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Rutland Crescent, Luton, LU2 0RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Rutland Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

30 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.

40 Rutland Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 November 2003Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 0RG: £335,000 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 0RG

On the street

Versus other Rutland Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 40 Rutland Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,534

Street avg £2,839

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady 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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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