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17 Ditchling Close, Luton, LU2 8JR

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Ditchling Close

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

17 Ditchling Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 8JR). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since July 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 sits 482.4% above the 1996 sale of £62,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£59/sq ft) was about 71.1% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2023from Jul 2013
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Ditchling Close, Luton, LU2 8JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Ditchling Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 17 Ditchling Close, Luton, LU2 8JR

1decisions1extensions
  1. Jun 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of first floor rear extension

    Reference
    03/00618/FUL
    Full record in report

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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.

17 Ditchling Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1996)

£62,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 July 1996Most recent

    £62,500

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

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.

17 Ditchling Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£631

Street avg £2,912

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Ditchling Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for LU2 8JR

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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