What type of property is 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ last change hands?

8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ last sold for £300,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £43,000 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 1995 and September 2022, 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ rose from £43,000 to £300,000, a change of £257,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ located?

8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

Police records around 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ 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 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ is Bushmead Primary & Nursery School (163m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Luton Sixth Form College (527m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Temple Close, LU2 7XZ is Bushmead Medical Centre, 50m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Temple Close, Luton, LU2 7XZ

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Temple Close

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

8 Temple Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 7XZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£410/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £300,000 in September 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from May 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Temple Close, Luton, LU2 7XZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Temple Close 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.

8 Temple Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£300,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2022Most recent
£300,000
+114.3%over 11 years
4 March 2011
£140,000
+60.0%over 9 years
30 November 2001
£87,500
+15.1%over 1 year
25 February 2000
£76,000
+76.7%over 4 years
10 November 1995
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7XZ: £285,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LU2 7XZ

On the street

Versus other Temple Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Temple Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,412

Street avg £2,935

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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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

Bushmead Medical Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 7XZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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