What type of property is 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE last sold for £333,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £53,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1997 and July 2024, 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE rose from £53,000 to £333,000, a change of £280,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The current EPC rating for 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

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

Where is 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

Police records around 12 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 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What transport links are near 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest bus stop to 12 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is Poplars Close, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE

Extendable4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Poplars Close

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

12 Poplars Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AE). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£573/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £333,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Corner plotYes
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(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Oct 2011

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

43%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 Poplars Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£333,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2024Most recent
£333,000
+30.6%over 5 years
20 August 2018
£255,000
+104.0%over 10 years
6 September 2007
£125,000
+135.8%over 10 years
27 March 1997
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8AE: £314,995 (2025–2022).

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.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Poplars Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,167

Street avg £4,594

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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