What type of property is 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED?

5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED last change hands?

5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED last sold for £437,500 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED?

5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7ED. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED?

5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED located?

5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED?

Police records around 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED 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.

Which schools serve 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED?

The closest primary school to 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED is Warden Hill Infant Academy (458m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (532m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hanworth Close, LU2 7ED is Furze Close, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Hanworth Close, Luton, LU2 7ED

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hanworth Close

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

5 Hanworth Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7ED). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£432/sq ft) was about 64.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £437,500 in June 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 September 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE51toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hanworth Close, Luton, LU2 7ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hanworth Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 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.

5 Hanworth Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£437,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2024Most recent
£437,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7ED: £324,000 (2021–2006).

Nearby sales in LU2 7ED

On the street

Versus other Hanworth Close homes

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

Price per m² for 5 Hanworth Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,654

Street avg £3,019

Strongly above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Furze Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Warden Hill Infant Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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