What type of property is 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ last change hands?

23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ last sold for £180,000 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8EZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ is in council tax band D.

Where is 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ located?

23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

Police records around 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ 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.

Which schools serve 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

The closest primary school to 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ is Putteridge Primary School (414m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (328m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Nightingale Close, LU2 8EZ is Mount Grace Road, 266m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Nightingale Close, Luton, LU2 8EZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Nightingale Close

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

23 Nightingale Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since February 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 sits 123.3% above the 2004 sale of £180,000.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

23 Nightingale Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Aug 2025

Current Certificate

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 August 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Nightingale Close, Luton, LU2 8EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Nightingale Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Nightingale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£180,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 February 2004Most recent
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8EZ: £395,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 8EZ

On the street

Versus other Nightingale Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Nightingale Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,432

Street avg £3,517

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£401k

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1 Brierley Close

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1 Alfriston Close

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1 Council Houses, Hexton Road, Lilley

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1 Cowdray Close

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1 Chesford Road

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£434k

1 Bracklesham Gardens

LU2 8QJ

4 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

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Mount Grace Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Putteridge High School. 13 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 8EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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