What kind of home is 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE last change hands?

22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE last sold for £290,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE use?

The latest EPC at 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE had any planning applications?

22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in February 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

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

Which area is 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE in?

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

Is 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE in a safe area?

Police records around 22 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 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest primary school to 22 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 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

The closest bus stop to 22 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is Poplars Close, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Poplars Close

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

22 Poplars Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AE). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 25.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £290,000 in August 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 December 2032

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 22 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE

2decisions17documents

Sept 2024
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a single storey detached rear outbuilding to be used a a gym and relaxation area
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
24/00815/FULHH
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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.

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

Current estimate

£317,000

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Last sold (2023)

£290,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 August 2023Most recent
£290,000

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

22 Poplars Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £4,659

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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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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

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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