What type of property is 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

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

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

2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR last sold for £420,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR heated?

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

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

2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in December 2020 under ref. 20/01502/FULHH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR located?

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

What is crime like near 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

Police records around 2a, 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.

Which schools serve 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 2a, Bowling Green Lane, LU2 7HR?

The closest bus stop to 2a, 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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2a, Bowling Green Lane, Luton, LU2 7HR

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a four-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7HR). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £548,000 is 30.5% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £420,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 April 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 2a, Bowling Green Lane, Luton, LU2 7HR

1decisions1extensions8documents25nearby

Dec 2020
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension, two front dormer windows and alterations to front porch roof and elevation.
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
20/01502/FULHH
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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.

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Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£420,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 September 2020Most recent
£420,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7HR: £400,000 (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.

On price per m², 2a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,800

Street avg £3,195

Below

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

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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