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15 Elmtree Avenue, Cockernhoe, Luton, LU2 8QA

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15 Elmtree Avenue

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

15 Elmtree Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cockernhoe, Luton, Luton (LU2 8QA). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 100 m² it's 18% larger than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 34 EPCs). Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 is 45% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Elmtree Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from May 2016
EPC improved fromE48toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Elmtree Avenue, Cockernhoe, Luton, LU2 8QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at 15 Elmtree Avenue in 2024.

  1. Oct 2024
    Change of UseFull
    In report

    Change of use of existing outbuilding from office and workshop to one self-contained 2-bed dwelling including creation of rear vehicular access and parking.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00170/FP
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2019
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Erection of detached workshop outbuilding

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    18/03070/FPH
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 15 Elmtree Avenue

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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.

15 Elmtree Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 October 2016Most recent

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8QA: £365,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Elmtree Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 15 Elmtree Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,800

Street avg £2,734

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Elmtree Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

A planning decision worth checking
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£411k

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LU2 8LL

3 bed1 bath
£471k

1 Council Houses, Hexton Road, Lilley

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3 bed
£337k

1 Cannon Lane

LU2 8BJ

3 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Alfriston Close

LU2 8QZ

3 bed
£425k

1 Bracklesham Gardens

LU2 8QJ

4 bed
£384k

1 Cowdray Close

LU2 8QS

4 bed2 bath
£433k

1 Chesford Road

LU2 8BE

4 bed3 bath
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

0.1 km

Elm Tree Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 8QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for LU2 8QA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Elmtree Avenue, Cockernhoe, Luton, LU2 8QA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.