What kind of home is 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ last sold for £180,000 in May 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £183,000 in August 2004, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and May 2011, 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ fell from £183,000 to £180,000, a change of £3,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ in?

17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

Police records around 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ 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 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

The closest primary school to 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is Warden Hill Infant Academy (697m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (914m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is Ingram Gardens, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Farmbrook, Luton, LU2 7SQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Farmbrook

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

17 Farmbrook is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since May 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 sits 98.9% above the 2011 sale of £180,000.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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(1 of 3)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jun 2010

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Farmbrook, Luton, LU2 7SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Farmbrook 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.

17 Farmbrook valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£180,000

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

10 May 2011Most recent
£180,000
-1.6%over 6 years
5 August 2004
£183,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7SQ: £354,250 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 7SQ

On the street

Versus other Farmbrook homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Farmbrook lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,571

Street avg £3,908

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ingram Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Warden Hill Infant Academy. 25 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 7SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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