What type of property is 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN sell for?

7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN last sold for £302,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,000 in December 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

Across 2 sales between December 2014 and March 2025, 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN rose from £157,000 to £302,500, a change of £145,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN heated?

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

What council tax band is 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

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

Where is 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

Police records around 7 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 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN?

The closest bus stop to 7 Newnham Close, LU2 9JN is Newnham Close, 103m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 830m away.

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7 Newnham Close, Luton, LU2 9JN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Newnham Close

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

7 Newnham Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9JN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £302,500 in March 2025. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 69.4% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Newnham Close, Luton, LU2 9JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Newnham 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 Newnham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£302,500

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£302,500
+92.7%over 10 years
19 December 2014
£157,000

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.

7 Newnham Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,088

Street avg £3,866

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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