What type of property is 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP?

1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP last change hands?

1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP last sold for £137,000 in June 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £22,000 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 1996 and June 2022, 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP rose from £22,000 to £137,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP?

1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP?

1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP 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 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP located?

1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP 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 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP?

The closest primary school to 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP is St Matthew's Primary School (352m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (849m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Lester Mews, LU2 7QP is Frederick Street, 176m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 456m away.

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1 Lester Mews, Frederick Street, Luton, LU2 7QP

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Lester Mews

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

1 Lester Mews is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7QP). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump.

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 37.2% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 168.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2022 at £137,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 October 2028

2 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Lester Mews, Frederick Street, Luton, LU2 7QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Lester Mews 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.

1 Lester Mews has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£137,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2022Most recent
£137,000
+5.4%
29 June 2022
£130,000
+40.5%over 2 years
19 September 2019
£92,500
+320.5%over 23 years
29 February 1996
£22,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in LU2 7QP: £48,500 (2016–1997).

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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

0.2 km

Frederick Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 7QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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