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36 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 36 Dorel Close

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

36 Dorel Close is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 102 m² the property is well over the postcode median (69 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £450,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£410/sq ft) was about 133.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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
May 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2028

1 year remaining
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Dorel Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 36 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

1decisions1extensions10documents25nearby
  1. Sept 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of two storey side, single storey side and front extension.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    19/00981/FULHH
    Full record in report

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  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 36 Dorel Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£450,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£450,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 June 2025Most recent

    £450,000

    +196.1%over 20 years
  2. 5 August 2004

    £152,000

    +85.5%over 3 years
  3. 18 July 2001

    £81,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7JH: £275,000 (2026–2023).

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, 36 Dorel Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,412

Street avg £3,246

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 Dorel Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for LU2 7JH

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
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 36 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.