What type of property is 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL last change hands?

10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL last sold for £425,000 in April 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

The current EPC rating for 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8EL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

The most recent planning decision at 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL was a refusal for single-storey side and rear extension (ref. 26/00084/FULHH) in April 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL is in council tax band E.

Where is 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL located?

10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

Police records around 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL 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 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

The closest primary school to 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL is Putteridge Primary School (267m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (307m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL?

The closest bus stop to 10 Corncrake Close, LU2 8EL is Mount Grace Road, 252m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Corncrake Close, Luton, LU2 8EL

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Corncrake Close

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

10 Corncrake Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 8EL). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £493,000 is 16% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 47% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2026. Sold April 2022 for £425,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

10 Corncrake Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Corncrake Close, Luton, LU2 8EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 10 Corncrake Close in 2026.

1 application on record at 10 Corncrake Close, Luton, LU2 8EL

1decisions1extensions7documents

Apr 2026
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
26/00084/FULHH
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£493,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£425,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 April 2022Most recent
£425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8EL: £450,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in LU2 8EL

On the street

Versus other Corncrake Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 10 Corncrake Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,427

Street avg £4,367

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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

0.3 km

Mount Grace Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Putteridge Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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