What type of property is 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

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

What was the last sold price for 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN last sold for £58,500 in February 2000, around 27 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,000 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and February 2000, 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN rose from £53,000 to £58,500, a change of £5,500. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9BN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

7 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 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

Police records around 7 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 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Nicholls Close, LU2 9BN is Keepers Close, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Nicholls Close, Luton, LU2 9BN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Nicholls Close

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

7 Nicholls Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9BN). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in February 2000. Across 1998–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 sits 394% above the 2000 sale of £58,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£72/sq ft) was about 54% below the postcode norm.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromE53toD60

Low Energy Lighting

50%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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 7 Nicholls Close, Luton, LU2 9BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Nicholls Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2000)

£58,500

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

4 February 2000Most recent
£58,500
+10.4%over 1 year
30 September 1998
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9BN: £135,000 (2024–2008).

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, 7 Nicholls Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£780

Street avg £2,102

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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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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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Nicholls Close, Luton, LU2 9BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.