What type of property is 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR last change hands?

7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR last sold for £300,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £56,500 in August 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1996 and November 2024, 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR rose from £56,500 to £300,000, a change of £243,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

Police records around 7 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 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

The closest primary school to 7 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 transport links are near 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR?

The closest bus stop to 7 Tilgate, LU2 8RR is Bracklesham Gardens, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Tilgate, Luton, LU2 8RR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Tilgate

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

7 Tilgate is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8RR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 119.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £300,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Tilgate, Luton, LU2 8RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Tilgate has no planning applications on record.

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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.

7 Tilgate has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2024Most recent
£300,000
+431.0%over 28 years
29 August 1996
£56,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8RR: £290,000 (2025–2021).

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.

7 Tilgate outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,384

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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