What type of property is 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF is a semi-detached house.

What did 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF sell for?

8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF last sold for £131,000 in October 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,995 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and October 2004, 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF rose from £109,995 to £131,000, a change of £21,005. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7FF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF located?

8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

Police records around 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF 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 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

The closest primary school to 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF is Bushmead Primary & Nursery School (531m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (935m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elveden Close, LU2 7FF is Thetford Gardens, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elveden Close, Luton, LU2 7FF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Elveden Close

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

8 Elveden Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7FF). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since October 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 sits 133.6% above the 2004 sale of £131,000.

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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

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elveden Close, Luton, LU2 7FF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elveden Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Elveden Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£131,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

21 October 2004Most recent
£131,000
+19.1%over 1 year
1 November 2002
£109,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7FF: £260,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in LU2 7FF

On the street

Versus other Elveden Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Elveden Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,183

Street avg £3,759

Strongly below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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

0.1 km

Thetford Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School. 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 7FF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7FF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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