What kind of home is 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS sell for?

3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS last sold for £655,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and May 2019, 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS rose from £172,500 to £655,000, a change of £482,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

The current EPC rating for 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS is A with a score of 93 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2017 (5 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS has a recorded floor area of 211 m² (2,271 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS use?

The latest EPC at 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS in?

3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS sits in Lilley, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

Is 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

The closest primary school to 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS is Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery (2.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Green Acres, LU2 8LS is West Street, 800m away. In total there are 11 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Green Acres, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LS

EPC AExtendable2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

211 m²

2271 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 93

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Green Acres

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

3 Green Acres is a four-bedroom detached house in Lilley, Luton, Luton (LU2 8LS). It has a recorded floor area of 211 m² (around 2271 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2023) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in May 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £811,000 is 23.8% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £655,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageSingle

Building

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.

3 Green Acres ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A93

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from May 2017

EPC improved fromF33toA93

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Green Acres, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Jul 2020
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension, erection of carport and porch to front, and repositioning of oil tank following demolition of existing attached single garage
Agent
Mr Inan Gokcek
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
20/00287/FPH
View planning record
Jan 2020
OutbuildingFull
In report
Retention of outbuilding at rear for use as a home gym
Agent
Mr Inan Gokcek
Retrospective
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
19/02560/FPH
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What's in 3 Green Acres, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LS's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

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 1995.

Current estimate

£811,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£655,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2019Most recent
£655,000
+279.7%over 23 years
29 June 1995
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8LS: £475,000 (2016–2000).

Nearby sales in LU2 8LS

On the street

Versus other Green Acres homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Green Acres is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,104

Street avg £4,469

Below

Floor Area

211 m²

Street avg 206 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 10.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Luton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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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