What type of property is 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

57 West Street, LU2 8LH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

57 West Street, LU2 8LH last sold for £439,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £325,000 in May 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 57 West Street, LU2 8LH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2006 and December 2018, 57 West Street, LU2 8LH rose from £325,000 to £439,000, a change of £114,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 57 West Street, LU2 8LH have?

The current EPC rating for 57 West Street, LU2 8LH is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

57 West Street, LU2 8LH has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 57 West Street, LU2 8LH heated?

The latest EPC at 57 West Street, LU2 8LH records oil as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 57 West Street, LU2 8LH have?

57 West Street, LU2 8LH has 3 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in June 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

57 West Street, LU2 8LH is in council tax band E.

Where is 57 West Street, LU2 8LH located?

57 West Street, LU2 8LH sits in Lilley, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

Police records around 57 West Street, LU2 8LH 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 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

The closest primary school to 57 West Street, LU2 8LH is Putteridge Primary School (2.1km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 57 West Street, LU2 8LH?

The closest bus stop to 57 West Street, LU2 8LH is West Street, 11m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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57 West Street, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LH

Notable viewsExtendable3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 57 West Street

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

57 West Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lilley, Luton, Luton (LU2 8LH). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.

Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £542,000 is 23.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 29.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £439,000 in December 2018.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenNorth-east-facing
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Period featuresYes
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

57 West Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 October 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD59toE46

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 57 West Street, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

57 West Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 57 West Street, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LH

3decisions2extensions

Apr 2004
Full
Outcome in report
Removal of condition number 4 of planning permission number 99/0038/1 granted 25/02/1999
Reference
04/00353/1
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ExtensionJun 2005Decision
ExtensionMar 2005Decision

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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.

57 West Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£542,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£439,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2018Most recent
£439,000
+46.3%over 4 years
31 January 2014
£300,000
-7.7%over 7 years
1 May 2006
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8LH: £515,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 8LH

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

57 West Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,403

Street avg £3,306

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

8.5 t/year

Street avg 9.0 t/year

On par

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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

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Putteridge High School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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