What kind of home is 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is a mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD sell for?

12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD last sold for £120,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £33,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and April 2024, 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD rose from £33,000 to £120,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

The current EPC rating for 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD use?

The latest EPC at 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD in?

12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

Police records around 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD 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 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

The closest primary school to 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is Stopsley Community Primary School (469m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (827m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

The closest bus stop to 12 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is Putteridge Road, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Elderberry Close

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

12 Elderberry Close is a mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 8JD). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. At 56 m² this is the 21st smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 41 units on file.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 21.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 24.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £120,000.

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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)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromE41toD66

Heating System

Warm AirStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Elderberry 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2024Most recent
£120,000
-27.8%over 2 years
30 March 2022
£166,250
+403.8%over 25 years
14 April 1996
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8JD: £170,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 8JD

On the street

Versus other Elderberry Close homes

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

Years Held for 12 Elderberry Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,143

Street avg £2,476

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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

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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

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Putteridge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Stopsley Community Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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