What kind of home is 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

18 Greenways, LU2 8BL is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL sell for?

18 Greenways, LU2 8BL last sold for £485,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £187,500 in April 2010, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2010 and October 2024, 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL rose from £187,500 to £485,000, a change of £297,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

18 Greenways, LU2 8BL has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 68% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL use?

The latest EPC at 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

18 Greenways, LU2 8BL has council approval for side and rear extension granted in January 2011 under ref. 10/01093/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

18 Greenways, LU2 8BL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL in?

18 Greenways, LU2 8BL sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

Police records around 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL 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 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

The closest primary school to 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL is Putteridge Primary School (537m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (724m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Greenways, LU2 8BL is Inspire, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Greenways, Luton, LU2 8BL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Greenways

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

18 Greenways is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8BL). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £534,000 is 10.1% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £485,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromF35toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Mar 2024from Jan 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Greenways, Luton, LU2 8BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Greenways has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 18 Greenways, Luton, LU2 8BL

1decisions1extensions

Jan 2011
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and two storey side extension.
Reference
10/01093/FUL
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£485,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

30 October 2024Most recent
£485,000
+158.7%over 14 years
8 April 2010
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8BL: £410,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 8BL

On the street

Versus other Greenways homes

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

On epc rating, 18 Greenways stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,887

Street avg £3,579

Below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

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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

Inspire — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Putteridge Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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