What type of property is 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD last change hands?

2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD last sold for £130,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,000 in July 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

Across 3 sales between July 2003 and December 2015, 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD rose from £90,000 to £130,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8JD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

2 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.

Where is 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

What is the nearest station to 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elderberry Close, LU2 8JD is Putteridge Road, 99m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Elderberry Close

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

2 Elderberry Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8JD). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. At 66 m² this is the 38th 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.

At 66 m² it's 18.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 40 EPCs). On the market in December 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 35.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageEn bloc

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE40toD57

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Elderberry Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£130,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2015Most recent
£130,000
+13.0%over 8 years
1 April 2007
£115,000
+27.8%over 3 years
23 July 2003
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8JD: £160,000 (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.

On floor area, 2 Elderberry Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,970

Street avg £2,484

Strongly below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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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.

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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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