16 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ

16 Laxton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 67.2% above the 2014 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 22.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in July 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.