What kind of home is 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ sell for?

2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ last sold for £167,950 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £74,500 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and October 2013, 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ rose from £74,500 to £167,950, a change of £93,450. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

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

Which area is 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ in?

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

What is crime like near 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

Police records around 2 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 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is Laxton Close, 116m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 1.1km away.

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2 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Laxton Close

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

2 Laxton Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £314,000 sits 87% above the 2013 sale of £167,950. At 77 m² it's 29.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (60 m² median across 30 EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).

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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 11 Jul 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2013

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 11 July 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from May 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£167,950

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2013Most recent
£167,950
+1.8%over 9 years
16 September 2004
£165,000
+121.5%over 5 years
2 September 1999
£74,500

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.

2 Laxton Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,181

Street avg £3,402

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Laxton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wigmore Primary. 14 schools nearby.

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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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