What type of property is 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ last sold for £300,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £91,000 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and June 2017, 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ rose from £91,000 to £300,000, a change of £209,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is in council tax band E.

Where is 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ located?

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

What is crime like near 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Polegate, LU2 8AJ is Polegate, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Polegate, Luton, LU2 8AJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Polegate

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

9 Polegate is a detached house in Luton (LU2 8AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £383,000 is 27.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 27.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Polegate, Luton, LU2 8AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Polegate 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.

9 Polegate has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£383,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£300,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2017Most recent
£300,000
+229.7%over 19 years
13 November 1997
£91,000

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.

9 Polegate outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,226

Street avg £3,346

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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