What type of property is 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW last sold for £185,000 in October 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW located?

5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW 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 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

The closest primary school to 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (169m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Stopsley High School (808m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Arnold Close, LU2 9AW is Birchen Grove, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Arnold Close, Luton, LU2 9AW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Arnold Close

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

5 Arnold Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9AW). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Held since October 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 sits 91.4% above the 2006 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 28.7% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2033

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Arnold Close, Luton, LU2 9AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Arnold Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Arnold Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 October 2006Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9AW: £295,000 (2022–2010).

Nearby sales in LU2 9AW

On the street

Versus other Arnold Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Arnold Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,011

Street avg £3,127

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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.

£360k

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LU2 9RA

3 bed

£328k

1 Clevedon Road

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3 bed

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1 Ashcroft Road

LU2 9AU

3 bed1 bath

£314k

1 Birtley Croft

LU2 9TR

3 bed1 bath

£306k

1 Brays Road

LU2 9DD

3 bed1 bath

£292k

1 Dovehouse Hill

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3 bed

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1 Eastcott Close

LU2 9JP

2 bed1 bath

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.

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Birchen Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. 30 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 9AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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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