18 Briar Close, Luton, LU2 8EA
About 18 Briar Close
18 Briar Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 8EA). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since October 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 130% above the 2003 sale of £120,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
18 Briar Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.
£276,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.5% per year over 9 years.
£120,000
Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
9 October 2003Most recent
£120,000
+26.3%over 1 year5 September 2002
£95,000
+42.9%over 2 years26 November 1999
£66,500
+51.1%over 4 years30 March 1995
£44,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8EA: £245,000 (2021–2020).
Versus other Briar Close homes
18 Briar Close is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,714
Street avg £2,727
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.4 km
Putteridge Primary School. 18 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB