What kind of home is 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH sell for?

8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH last sold for £275,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £33,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between May 1996 and March 2023, 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH rose from £33,000 to £275,000, a change of £242,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

8 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 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

Police records around 8 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 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dorel Close, LU2 7JH is Sunridge Avenue, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Dorel Close

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

8 Dorel Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7JH). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£399/sq ft) was about 133.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £275,000.

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

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE53toC76

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Price for 8 Dorel Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2023Most recent
£275,000
+56.3%over 7 years
25 January 2016
£176,000
+45.5%over 12 years
22 October 2003
£121,000
+266.7%over 7 years
9 May 1996
£33,000

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.

8 Dorel Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,297

Street avg £3,250

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 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.

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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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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Dorel Close, Luton, LU2 7JH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.