What type of property is 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR?

15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR last change hands?

15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR last sold for £287,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR?

The current EPC rating for 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR?

15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR?

15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR is in council tax band C.

Where is 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR located?

15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR 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 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR?

The closest primary school to 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR is Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre (151m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (552m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Ditchling Close, LU2 8JR is Handcross Road, 59m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Ditchling Close, Luton, LU2 8JR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Ditchling Close

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

15 Ditchling Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 8JR). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £349,000 is 21.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 39.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 June 2027

9 months remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Ditchling Close, Luton, LU2 8JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Ditchling 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.

15 Ditchling Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£287,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 September 2017Most recent
£287,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8JR: £347,500 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in LU2 8JR

On the street

Versus other Ditchling Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,021

Street avg £2,808

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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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.

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

0.1 km

Handcross Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre. 18 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 8JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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