What kind of home is 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU last sold for £320,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £49,000 in March 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between March 1996 and March 2023, 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU rose from £49,000 to £320,000, a change of £271,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

The current EPC rating for 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU use?

The latest EPC at 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU in?

30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

Police records around 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU 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 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

The closest primary school to 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU is Putteridge Primary School (569m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (765m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

The closest bus stop to 30 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU is Peartree Road, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30 Ravensthorpe, Luton, LU2 8AU

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 30 Ravensthorpe

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

30 Ravensthorpe is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AU). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£513/sq ft) was about 148% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £320,000 in March 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Ravensthorpe, Luton, LU2 8AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Ravensthorpe has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 30 Ravensthorpe was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£320,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

23 March 2023Most recent
£320,000
+113.3%over 16 years
3 August 2006
£150,000
+134.4%over 7 years
27 May 1999
£64,000
+30.6%over 3 years
4 March 1996
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8AU: £300,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 8AU

On the street

Versus other Ravensthorpe homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 30 Ravensthorpe runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,517

Street avg £3,130

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Peartree Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Putteridge Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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