What kind of home is 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

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

What did 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE sell for?

13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE last sold for £182,995 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and December 2013, 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE rose from £48,000 to £182,995, a change of £134,995. That works out to roughly +7.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE use?

The latest EPC at 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

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

Which area is 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE in?

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

What is crime like near 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

Police records around 13 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.

What schools are near 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest primary school to 13 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 is the nearest station to 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest bus stop to 13 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is Poplars Close, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Poplars Close

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

13 Poplars Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AE). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 sits 76% above the 2013 sale of £182,995. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2013.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Sept 2023

Current Certificate

Sept 2013

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 September 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£182,995

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

10 December 2013Most recent
£182,995
+281.2%over 17 years
29 March 1996
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8AE: £320,000 (2025–2023).

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, 13 Poplars Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,978

Street avg £4,715

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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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