What type of property is 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN last sold for £258,850 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN located?

5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

Police records around 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN 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 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

The closest primary school to 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is Someries Junior School (314m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (480m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is Keepers Close, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Nicholls Close, Luton, LU2 9BN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Nicholls Close

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

5 Nicholls Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9BN). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 145.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £258,850.

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
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 March 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Nicholls 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.

Latest sale on 5 Nicholls Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£258,850

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 June 2024Most recent
£258,850

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9BN: £124,999 (2015–2006).

Nearby sales in LU2 9BN

On the street

Versus other Nicholls Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Nicholls Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,922

Street avg £1,474

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Keepers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Someries Junior School. 22 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 9BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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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