What type of property is 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR last change hands?

16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR last sold for £200,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £141,000 in September 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2006 and June 2019, 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR rose from £141,000 to £200,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

The current EPC rating for 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR located?

16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

Police records around 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR 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 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

The closest primary school to 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre (418m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (736m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

The closest bus stop to 16 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is Bracklesham Gardens, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Tilgate, Luton, LU2 8RR

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Tilgate

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

16 Tilgate is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 8RR). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 is 21.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£395/sq ft) was about 88.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 47 m² it's 23% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 21 EPCs). Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £200,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2013

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 October 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromC69toD68

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

9%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Tilgate, Luton, LU2 8RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Tilgate 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.

16 Tilgate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£200,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

13 June 2019Most recent
£200,000
+44.9%over 8 years
27 April 2011
£138,000
-2.1%over 4 years
7 September 2006
£141,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8RR: £300,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 8RR

On the street

Versus other Tilgate homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Tilgate is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,255

Street avg £3,423

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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

Bracklesham Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 8RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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