What kind of home is 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX?

20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX last change hands?

20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX last sold for £300,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and March 2024, 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX rose from £148,000 to £300,000, a change of £152,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX?

20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX use?

The latest EPC at 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX?

20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX 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.

Which area is 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX in?

20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX?

Police records around 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX 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.

What schools are near 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX?

The closest primary school to 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX is Someries Junior School (326m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (265m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX?

The closest bus stop to 20 Styles Close, LU2 9BX is Keepers Close, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Styles Close, Luton, LU2 9BX

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Styles Close

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

20 Styles Close is an end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 9BX). 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 (July 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 169.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £300,000.

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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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Styles Close, Luton, LU2 9BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Styles 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2013.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

12 March 2024Most recent
£300,000
+102.7%over 10 years
28 May 2013
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9BX: £135,500 (2022–2003).

Nearby sales in LU2 9BX

On the street

Versus other Styles Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Styles Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £2,020

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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

0.1 km

Keepers Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Queen Elizabeth School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 9BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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 20 Styles Close, Luton, LU2 9BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.