What type of property is 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ sell for?

9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ last sold for £285,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £111,000 in July 2001, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2001 and September 2019, 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ rose from £111,000 to £285,000, a change of £174,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 8SJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

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

Where is 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

Police records around 9 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.

Which schools serve 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Laxton Close, LU2 8SJ is Laxton Close, 116m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 1.1km away.

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9 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Laxton Close

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

9 Laxton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 is 20.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 88.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £285,000.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 July 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Laxton Close, Luton, LU2 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Laxton Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£285,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 September 2019Most recent
£285,000
+156.8%over 18 years
22 July 2001
£111,000

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.

Price per m²

£4,318

Street avg £3,317

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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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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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

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65 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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