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39 Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 39 Applecroft Road

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

39 Applecroft Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 8BB). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since August 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 204.4% above the 2002 sale of £91,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£117/sq ft) was about 44.4% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39 Applecroft Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromE47toC74
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Applecroft Road has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

39 Applecroft Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£91,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 August 2002Most recent

    £91,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8BB: £300,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Applecroft Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 39 Applecroft Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,260

Street avg £3,414

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39 Applecroft Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£285k

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2 bed2 bath
£258k

1 Berrow Close

LU2 8TH

2 bed
£307k

1 Claverley Green

LU2 8TB

2 bed
£175k

1 Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road

LU2 8JE

2 bed
£331k

1 Alfriston Close

LU2 8QZ

3 bed
£337k

1 Cannon Lane

LU2 8BJ

3 bed1 bath
£395k

1 Chestnut Cottages, West Street, Lilley

LU2 8LL

3 bed1 bath
£411k

1 Brierley Close

LU2 8TP

3 bed
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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Peartree Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Putteridge Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 39 Applecroft Road, Luton, LU2 8BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.