What kind of home is 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ sell for?

6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ last sold for £210,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and October 2011, 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ rose from £77,000 to £210,000, a change of £133,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8AJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ use?

The latest EPC at 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ had any planning applications?

6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ has council approval for rear extension granted in April 2005 under ref. 05/00456/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ in?

6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

Police records around 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ 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 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

The closest primary school to 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is Wigmore Primary (134m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (470m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is Polegate, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Polegate, Luton, LU2 8AJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Polegate

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

6 Polegate is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 8AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £369,000 sits 75.7% above the 2011 sale of £210,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 24% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2014

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 June 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Aug 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Polegate, Luton, LU2 8AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Polegate has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 6 Polegate, Luton, LU2 8AJ

1decisions1extensions

Apr 2005
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of rear conservatory.
Extension
Reference
05/00456/FUL
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£210,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2011Most recent
£210,000
+172.7%over 13 years
4 December 1997
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8AJ: £440,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in LU2 8AJ

On the street

Versus other Polegate homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Polegate lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,059

Street avg £3,452

Strongly below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

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Area

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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

Polegate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wigmore Primary. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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