Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
278 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AE
2 planning records
Estimated value
£359,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£197,000)+82%
- Against LU2 9AE's recent median (£260,000)+38%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£359,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£197,000)+82%
- Against LU2 9AE's recent median (£260,000)+38%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 278 Ashcroft Road is modelled from its 92 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU2 9AE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
92 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in LU2 9AE
5 sales, median £260,000 (2024–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
278 Ashcroft Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
28 November 2014Most recent
£197,000
+40.7%over 6 years28 August 2008
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9AE: £260,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in LU2 9AE
What this page doesn't show
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About 278 Ashcroft Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
278 Ashcroft Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9AE). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 sits 82.2% above the 2014 sale of £197,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 20.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in November 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2016from Feb 2013
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
70%31%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jun 2026from May 2016
Low Energy Lighting
31%83%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 278 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
278 Ashcroft Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
2 applications on record at 278 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AE
2decisions2extensions1nearby
- Apr 2015ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and side dormer window.
- Reference
- 15/00114/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2015Decision
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Versus other Ashcroft Road homes
Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m²
£2,141
Street avg £3,065
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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.
Crime
385/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Marshall Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Queen Elizabeth School. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Queen Elizabeth SchoolSecondary366m
- Ramridge Primary SchoolPrimary427m
- Someries Junior SchoolPrimary459m
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education CentrePrimary477m
Nearest stops
- Marshall RoadBus stop125m
- Ashcroft RoadBus stop129m
- Keepers CloseBus stop203m
- Yeovil RoadBus stop236m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,683 reports31%
- Anti-social Behaviour926 reports17%
- Shoplifting492 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime478 reports9%
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 9AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 278 Ashcroft Road is modelled from its 92 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in LU2 9AE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 278 Ashcroft Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 278 Ashcroft Road was lodged in June 2026 at band D and is valid until June 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 278 Ashcroft Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from LU2 9AE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 278 Ashcroft Road is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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