What type of property is 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last sold for £275,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in August 2013, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2013 and March 2025, 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH rose from £140,000 to £275,000, a change of £135,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The current EPC rating for 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH located?

12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Police records around 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH 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 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest primary school to 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is St Matthew's Primary School (562m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 12 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is Sunridge Avenue, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Dorel Close

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

12 Dorel Close is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £275,000 — fresh data. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 137.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromE54toD60

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Dorel Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Dorel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£275,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2025Most recent
£275,000
+96.4%over 11 years
29 August 2013
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7JH: £275,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 7JH

On the street

Versus other Dorel Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Dorel Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,365

Street avg £3,247

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Comparables

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Luton district page.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sunridge Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7JH

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FAQ

Common questions

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