What kind of home is 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ last sold for £265,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £45,000 in September 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ changed over time?

Across 7 sales between September 1997 and February 2025, 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ rose from £45,000 to £265,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The current EPC rating for 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ use?

The latest EPC at 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

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

Which area is 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ in?

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

What is crime like near 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

Police records around 24 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 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 24 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is Laxton Close, 116m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 1.1km away.

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24 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ

Extendable7 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Laxton Close

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

24 Laxton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £265,000. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 114.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 November 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Aug 2012

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 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.

Price for 24 Laxton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2025Most recent
£265,000
+10.4%over 7 years
4 May 2017
£240,000
+60.0%over 4 years
4 March 2013
£150,000
+11.9%over 8 years
21 June 2004
£134,000
+41.1%over 2 years
8 May 2002
£94,995
+30.1%over 2 years
3 April 2000
£72,995
+62.2%over 2 years
29 September 1997
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 8SJ: £315,000 (2026–2022).

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.

Price per m² for 24 Laxton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,907

Street avg £3,293

Strongly above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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1 Brierley Close

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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