What kind of home is 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last change hands?

22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last sold for £210,000 in April 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £63,000 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Across 4 sales between June 2002 and April 2020, 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH rose from £63,000 to £210,000, a change of £147,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The current EPC rating for 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7JH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH use?

The latest EPC at 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

22 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.

Which area is 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH in?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Police records around 22 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.

What schools are near 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest primary school to 22 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 transport links are near 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 22 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is Sunridge Avenue, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22 Dorel Close

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

22 Dorel Close is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Sold April 2020 for £210,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 19.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 97.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 15.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 30 EPCs).

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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 3)

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Mar 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2002.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£210,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2020Most recent
£210,000
+82.6%over 10 years
19 April 2009
£115,000
22 January 2009
£115,000
+82.5%over 6 years
6 June 2002
£63,000

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.

Floor Area for 22 Dorel Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,621

Street avg £3,273

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Chalkdown

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3 bed

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£341k

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 22 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.