What type of property is 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN last change hands?

21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN last sold for £315,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £48,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN changed over time?

Across 4 sales between August 1996 and July 2024, 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN rose from £48,000 to £315,000, a change of £267,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2007. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is in council tax band C.

Where is 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN located?

21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN 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 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

The closest primary school to 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is Wigmore Primary (499m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (512m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

The closest bus stop to 21 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is Newnham Close, 103m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 830m away.

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21 Newnham Close, Luton, LU2 9JN

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Newnham Close

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

21 Newnham Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9JN). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 65.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2007. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £315,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

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(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jun 2013

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%45%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Newnham Close, Luton, LU2 9JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Newnham Close, Luton, LU2 9JN

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby

Jul 2007
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of two storey rear/side and single storey front extension.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
07/00540/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

21 Newnham Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£315,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2024Most recent
£315,000
+117.2%over 19 years
19 April 2005
£145,000
+1.4%
11 March 2005
£143,000
+197.9%over 8 years
8 August 1996
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9JN: £320,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 9JN

On the street

Versus other Newnham Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 21 Newnham Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,315

Street avg £3,849

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Newnham Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wigmore Primary. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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