What type of property is 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ?

1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ sell for?

1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ last sold for £180,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in October 2011, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2011 and July 2022, 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ rose from £165,000 to £180,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +0.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ?

1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ?

1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ 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 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ located?

1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ?

Police records around 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ is Putteridge Primary School (415m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (607m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ is Collingtree, 149m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cannon Lane, Luton, LU2 8BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cannon Lane

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

1 Cannon Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2011–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 sits 87.2% above the 2022 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 18.6% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £180,000 in July 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE47toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cannon Lane, Luton, LU2 8BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cannon Lane 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.

1 Cannon Lane's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£337,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£180,000

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 July 2022Most recent
£180,000
+9.1%over 10 years
13 October 2011
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8BJ: £415,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 8BJ

On the street

Versus other Cannon Lane homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Cannon Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £2,920

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Collingtree — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Putteridge Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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