What type of property is 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

11 The Shires, LU2 7QA is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA last change hands?

11 The Shires, LU2 7QA last sold for £165,000 in May 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,300 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1999 and May 2026, 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA rose from £44,300 to £165,000, a change of £120,700. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

The current EPC rating for 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA is D with a score of 66 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 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

11 The Shires, LU2 7QA has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA heated?

The latest EPC at 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

11 The Shires, LU2 7QA 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 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA located?

11 The Shires, LU2 7QA sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA in a safe area?

Police records around 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA 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 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

The closest primary school to 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA is St Matthew's Primary School (590m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (723m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

The closest bus stop to 11 The Shires, LU2 7QA is Clarendon Road, 113m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 433m away.

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11 The Shires, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7QA

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 11 The Shires

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

11 The Shires is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7QA). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 62 m² this is the 24th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 42 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £165,000. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 47% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 July 2034

7 years remaining

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 The Shires, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 The Shires 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.

11 The Shires has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£165,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2026Most recent
£165,000
+83.3%over 23 years
19 September 2002
£89,995
+103.1%over 3 years
27 July 1999
£44,300

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7QA: £177,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 7QA

On the street

Versus other The Shires homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 The Shires is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,661

Street avg £2,120

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

Full Luton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clarendon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 7QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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