What type of property is 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB last sold for £390,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £142,500 in May 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2013 and October 2024, 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB rose from £142,500 to £390,000, a change of £247,500. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

The current EPC rating for 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2012 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB located?

12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

Police records around 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB 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 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

The closest primary school to 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (465m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (792m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB?

The closest bus stop to 12 Rosewood Close, LU2 7TB is Rose Wood Close, 63m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Rosewood Close, Luton, LU2 7TB

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Rosewood Close

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

12 Rosewood Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 7TB). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£575/sq ft) was about 92.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £390,000.

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
StudyYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Dec 2012

EPC improved fromF38toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Aug 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Rosewood Close, Luton, LU2 7TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Rosewood Close 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.

Latest sale on 12 Rosewood Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 October 2024Most recent
£390,000
+90.2%over 10 years
8 May 2014
£205,000
+43.9%over 11 months
23 May 2013
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7TB: £242,500 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in LU2 7TB

On the street

Versus other Rosewood Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Rosewood Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,190

Street avg £3,368

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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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

Rose Wood Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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