What type of property is 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU last change hands?

45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU last sold for £260,000 in January 2019, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and January 2019, 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU rose from £45,500 to £260,000, a change of £214,500. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

The current EPC rating for 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU heated?

The latest EPC at 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU is in council tax band C.

Where is 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU located?

45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

Police records around 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU 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 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

The closest primary school to 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU is St Matthew's Primary School (579m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU?

The closest bus stop to 45 Colin Road, LU2 7RU is Dorel Close, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Colin Road, Luton, LU2 7RU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 45 Colin Road

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

45 Colin Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7RU). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 is 25% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 103.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £260,000 in January 2019.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

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

Current Certificate

Jun 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 June 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Colin Road, Luton, LU2 7RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Colin Road 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.

45 Colin Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£260,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

18 January 2019Most recent
£260,000
+471.4%over 21 years
14 July 1997
£45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7RU: £265,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 7RU

On the street

Versus other Colin Road homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 45 Colin Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,059

Street avg £2,330

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dorel Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 36 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 7RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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