When did 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS last change hands?

23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS last sold for £59,995 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in November 1995, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1995 and September 2002, 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS rose from £30,000 to £59,995, a change of £29,995. That works out to roughly +10.7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS?

23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS located?

23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS?

Police records around 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS 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 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS?

The closest primary school to 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS is Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre (364m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (771m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS?

The closest bus stop to 23 Cowdray Close, LU2 8QS is Ilford Close, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

23 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 23 Cowdray Close

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

23 Cowdray Close is a property in Luton (LU2 8QS). It has council tax band A.

It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Cowdray Close

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Cowdray Close 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.

Last sold (2002)

£59,995

Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2002Most recent
£59,995
+100.0%over 6 years
10 November 1995
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8QS: £253,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 8QS

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Cowdray Close

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£282k

1 Brimfield Close

LU2 8TU

2 bed2 bath

£287k

1 Briar Close

LU2 8EA

£294k

1 Claverley Green

LU2 8TB

2 bed

£256k

1 Avon Cottages, Sowerby Avenue

LU2 8AG

£253k

1 Berrow Close

LU2 8TH

2 bed

£313k

1 Collingtree

LU2 8HN

£318k

1 Cannon Lane

LU2 8BJ

3 bed1 bath

£332k

1 Beanfield Cottages, Butterfield Green Road

LU2 8DQ

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

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ilford Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

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 23 Cowdray Close, Luton, LU2 8QS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.