What type of property is 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ sell for?

12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ last sold for £108,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ 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 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ located?

12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

Police records around 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ 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 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is St Matthew's Primary School (319m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (934m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is Berkley Path, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Luton Rail Station, 375m away.

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12 Elgar Path, Luton, LU2 7RJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Elgar Path

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

12 Elgar Path is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Held since October 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 49 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 sits 187% above the 2002 sale of £108,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from May 2012

EPC improved fromE52toC75

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Elgar Path, Luton, LU2 7RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Elgar Path 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.

12 Elgar Path valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£108,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 October 2002Most recent
£108,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7RJ: £280,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LU2 7RJ

On the street

Versus other Elgar Path homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Elgar Path runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,256

Street avg £2,152

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Berkley Path — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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