What kind of home is 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ last change hands?

8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ last sold for £370,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and August 2024, 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ rose from £130,000 to £370,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 7SQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

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

Which area is 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

Police records around 8 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 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Farmbrook, LU2 7SQ is Ingram Gardens, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Farmbrook, Luton, LU2 7SQ

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Farmbrook

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

8 Farmbrook is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£484/sq ft) was about 102.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £370,000 in August 2024.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Farmbrook, Luton, LU2 7SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£370,000
+184.6%over 23 years
9 July 2001
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7SQ: £280,000 (2025–2022).

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.

8 Farmbrook outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,211

Street avg £3,793

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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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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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FAQ

Common questions

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