What kind of home is 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ?

16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ sell for?

16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ last sold for £58,000 in July 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £37,400 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and July 2001, 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ rose from £37,400 to £58,000, a change of £20,600. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ?

16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ?

16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ in?

16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ?

Police records around 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ 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 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ?

The closest primary school to 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (669m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (602m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Fair Oak Drive, LU2 7TQ is Sunningdale, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Fair Oak Drive, Luton, LU2 7TQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Fair Oak Drive

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

16 Fair Oak Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 7TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Held since July 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 sits 169% above the 2001 sale of £58,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 43.8% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Fair Oak Drive, Luton, LU2 7TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Fair Oak Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Fair Oak Drive's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£58,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

17 July 2001Most recent
£58,000
+55.1%over 5 years
28 December 1995
£37,400

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7TQ: £140,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 7TQ

On the street

Versus other Fair Oak Drive homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Fair Oak Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,208

Street avg £2,725

Strongly below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly 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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1 bed1 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sunningdale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Stopsley High School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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