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10 Saffron Close, Luton, LU2 7GF

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
142 m²
1528 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 10 Saffron Close

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

10 Saffron Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7GF). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

At 142 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £594,000 is 17.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 34.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2019 at £505,000.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Oct 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 October 2026

1 month remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2016from Oct 2016
EPC improved fromC70toD67
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Saffron Close, Luton, LU2 7GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 10 Saffron Close, Luton, LU2 7GF

1decisions1extensions7documents25nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Feb 2023
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear/ side extension after demolition of existing conservatory.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    CB/23/00006/FULL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 25 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 10 Saffron Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£594,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£505,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 December 2019Most recent

    £505,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7GF: £370,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Saffron Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 10 Saffron Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,556

Street avg £3,327

On par

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10 Saffron Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

Ingram Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School. 26 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7GF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 7GF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 10 Saffron Close, Luton, LU2 7GF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.