What type of property is 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH sell for?

6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last sold for £195,000 in May 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH have?

The current EPC rating for 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH heated?

The latest EPC at 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is in council tax band D.

Where is 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH located?

6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Police records around 6a, 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 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest primary school to 6a, 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 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 6a, Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is Sunridge Avenue, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6a, Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6a

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

6a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in May 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 sits 76.9% above the 2005 sale of £195,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 53.7% 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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6a 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.

6a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 May 2005Most recent
£195,000

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.

6a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,826

Street avg £3,300

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Luton report

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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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· 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

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