What kind of home is 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft). That makes it about 89% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7RJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elgar Path, LU2 7RJ is Berkley Path, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Luton Rail Station, 375m away.

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8 Elgar Path, Luton, LU2 7RJ

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Elgar Path

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

8 Elgar Path is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 108 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 49 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC78

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

90%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2023from Jul 2017

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

18%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elgar Path, Luton, LU2 7RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Elgar Path has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

Floor Area for 8 Elgar Path runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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