What type of property is 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH sell for?

14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last sold for £224,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,500 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1998 and March 2017, 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH rose from £50,500 to £224,000, a change of £173,500. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

14 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 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH located?

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

What is crime like near 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Police records around 14 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 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest primary school to 14 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.

How well connected is 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 14 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is Sunridge Avenue, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Dorel Close

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

14 Dorel Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 is 27.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 62.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Dorel Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

14 Dorel Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£224,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2017Most recent
£224,000
+274.9%over 17 years
26 August 1999
£59,750
+18.3%over 12 months
9 September 1998
£50,500

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.

Years Held for 14 Dorel Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,068

Street avg £3,292

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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

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

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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