What kind of home is 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ last change hands?

15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ last sold for £156,000 in January 2006, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £147,000 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and January 2006, 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ rose from £147,000 to £156,000, a change of £9,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ use?

The latest EPC at 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ in?

15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

Police records around 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ 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.

What schools are near 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is Wigmore Primary (578m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is Laxton Close, 116m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 1.1km away.

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15 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Laxton Close

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

15 Laxton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in January 2006. Across 2004–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 sits 106.4% above the 2006 sale of £156,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Laxton 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.

15 Laxton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£156,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2006Most recent
£156,000
+6.1%over 1 year
12 February 2004
£147,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8SJ: £315,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in LU2 8SJ

On the street

Versus other Laxton Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 15 Laxton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,557

Street avg £3,387

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly 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

Laxton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wigmore Primary. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 8SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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