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

8 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

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

8 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE last sold for £186,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE?

8 Poplars Close, LU2 8AE has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8 Poplars Close, Luton, LU2 8AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Poplars Close

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

8 Poplars Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AE). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £333,000 sits 79% above the 2015 sale of £186,000. 11 years since the last transfer (April 2015).

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

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£186,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 April 2015Most recent
£186,000

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.

8 Poplars Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,720

Street avg £4,730

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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