What did The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS sell for?

The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS last sold for £475,000 in January 2006, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £177,000 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and January 2006, The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS rose from £177,000 to £475,000, a change of £298,000. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The Covert, 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 The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS in?

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

What is crime like near The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

Police records around The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS 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.

What schools are near The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

The closest primary school to The Covert, 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 The Covert, Green Acres, LU2 8LS?

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

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The Covert, Green Acres, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LS

2 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Covert

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The Covert is a property in Lilley, Luton, Luton (LU2 8LS). It has council tax band G.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in January 2006. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Covert, 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.

2 applications on record at The Covert, Green Acres, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LS

2decisions1extensions8documents

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2015
DemolitionFull
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Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension following part demolition of existing conservatory.
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
15/02287/1HH
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AmendmentMay 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2006)

£475,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

12 January 2006Most recent
£475,000
+168.4%over 9 years
29 September 1996
£177,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8LS: £655,000 (2019–2000).

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Area

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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

0.8 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery. 3 schools nearby.

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42.7dB

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