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 20 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 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 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

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

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

Untraded for 20 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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Energy

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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.

May 2017
Amendment
In report
Alteration to fenestration and external materials (as non-material amendment to planning ref 15/02287/1HH granted permission 08/10/15 for Erection of single storey rear extension following part demolition of existing conservatory.)
Agent
Chambers Goodwin & Partners
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
17/01120/1NMA
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Oct 2015
DemolitionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension following part demolition of existing conservatory.
Agent
Chambers Goodwin & Partners
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
15/02287/1HH
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What's in The Covert, Green Acres, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8LS's planning history?

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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.

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

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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8LS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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