What kind of home is 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB last change hands?

17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB last sold for £310,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £287,500 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and April 2014, 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB rose from £287,500 to £310,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB use?

The latest EPC at 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in June 2015 under ref. 15/00750/RES. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB in?

17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

Police records around 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB 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 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

The closest primary school to 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB is Bushmead Primary & Nursery School (545m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (380m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB?

The closest bus stop to 17 Sherborne Avenue, LU2 7BB is Barnfield College, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Sherborne Avenue, Luton, LU2 7BB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Sherborne Avenue

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

17 Sherborne Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7BB). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £498,000 sits 60.6% above the 2014 sale of £310,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in April 2014.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 March 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromE51toD66

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2015from Dec 2013

Low Energy Lighting

36%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Sherborne Avenue, Luton, LU2 7BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Sherborne Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 17 Sherborne Avenue, Luton, LU2 7BB

1decisions1extensions25nearby

Jun 2015
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Notification of building works - single storey rear extensionDepth - 4.5mMaximum height of extension - 4mHeight to eaves - 2.6m
Reference
15/00750/RES
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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.

17 Sherborne Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£498,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£310,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

21 April 2014Most recent
£310,000
+7.8%over 2 years
23 February 2012
£287,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7BB: £465,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in LU2 7BB

On the street

Versus other Sherborne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Sherborne Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,541

Street avg £3,543

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 120 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Barnfield College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Icknield High School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 7BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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