What kind of home is 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR last change hands?

2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR last sold for £600,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £197,500 in March 2009, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2009 and October 2022, 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR rose from £197,500 to £600,000, a change of £402,500. That works out to roughly +8.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR has 3 approved extension applications on file including front extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR in?

2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR 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 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

The closest primary school to 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is River Bank Primary School (587m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (727m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is Bowling Green Lane, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bowling Green Lane, Luton, LU2 7HR

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Bowling Green Lane

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

2 Bowling Green Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7HR). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £665,000 is 10.8% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£369/sq ft) was about 40% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2022 at £600,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Open-plan layoutYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Detached

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

2 Bowling Green Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE50toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bowling Green Lane, Luton, LU2 7HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Bowling Green Lane, Luton, LU2 7HR

3decisions3extensions6documents25nearby

Feb 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of ground floor rear extension and rear dormer windows on first floor.
Reference
11/01367/FUL
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More recent applications — locked
PorchMar 2023Decision
ExtensionApr 2012Decision

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2009.

Current estimate

£665,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£600,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

27 October 2022Most recent
£600,000
+203.8%over 13 years
27 March 2009
£197,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU2 7HR: £410,000 (2023–1998).

Nearby sales in LU2 7HR

On the street

Versus other Bowling Green Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Bowling Green Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,974

Street avg £2,901

Above

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 159 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bowling Green Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

River Bank Primary School. 42 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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