What type of property is 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

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

What did 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU sell for?

8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU last sold for £160,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £55,000 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 1998 and February 2008, 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU rose from £55,000 to £160,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +11.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

8 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.

Where is 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Ravensthorpe, LU2 8AU?

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

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8 Ravensthorpe, Luton, LU2 8AU

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Ravensthorpe

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

8 Ravensthorpe is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8AU). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in February 2008. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1998–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 71.9% above the 2008 sale of £160,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 01 Feb 2024

Current Certificate

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 February 2024

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

8 Ravensthorpe has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£160,000

Growth on file: 11.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2008Most recent
£160,000
+51.0%over 5 years
30 May 2002
£105,995
+48.2%over 2 years
17 December 1999
£71,500
+30.0%over 1 year
21 July 1998
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8AU: £305,000 (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.

Years Held for 8 Ravensthorpe runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,388

Street avg £3,315

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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