What type of property is 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL last change hands?

2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL last sold for £162,500 in September 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL located?

2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL sits in Lilley, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

Police records around 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL 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 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

The closest primary school to 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL is Putteridge Primary School (2.0km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Putteridge High School (1.8km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Silver Lion Cottages, LU2 8NL is West Street, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Silver Lion Cottages, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8NL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Silver Lion Cottages

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

2 Silver Lion Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lilley, Luton, Luton (LU2 8NL). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Held since September 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 71.1% above the 2008 sale of £162,500.

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from May 2012

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Silver Lion Cottages, Lilley, Luton, LU2 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Silver Lion Cottages has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£162,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 September 2008Most recent
£162,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8NL: £280,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in LU2 8NL

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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.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Putteridge High School. 5 schools nearby.

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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 8NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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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