What type of property is 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE sell for?

1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE last sold for £310,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE located?

1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

Police records around 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE 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 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest primary school to 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is Someries Junior School (518m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (903m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is Poplars Close, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Poplars Close

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

1 Poplars Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AE). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £310,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £351,000 is 13.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£565/sq ft) was about 52.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

1 Poplars Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 September 2033

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Poplars Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Poplars Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 February 2025Most recent
£310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8AE: £320,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 8AE

On the street

Versus other Poplars Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Poplars Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,078

Street avg £4,599

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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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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

Poplars Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Someries Junior School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 8AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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