What type of property is 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA last sold for £392,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and June 2021, 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA rose from £185,000 to £392,000, a change of £207,000. That works out to roughly +9.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft). That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9QA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA located?

7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA sits in East Hyde, Luton, Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

Police records around 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA 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 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

The closest primary school to 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA is The Lea Primary School and Nursery (1.7km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Katherine Warington School (2.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Hambro Close, LU2 9QA is Hambro Close, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Hambro Close, East Hyde, Luton, LU2 9QA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Hambro Close

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

7 Hambro Close is a semi-detached house in East Hyde, Luton, Luton (LU2 9QA). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 111 m² it's 19.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 120.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £392,000 in June 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromF37toE49

Main Fuel

LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2026from Jun 2021

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Hambro Close, East Hyde, Luton, LU2 9QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Hambro 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 Hambro Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£392,000

Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2021Most recent
£392,000
+111.9%over 8 years
2 May 2013
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9QA: £330,000 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in LU2 9QA

On the street

Versus other Hambro Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Hambro Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,532

Street avg £2,743

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Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Hambro Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

The Lea Primary School and Nursery. 10 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 9QA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9QA

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 Hambro Close, East Hyde, Luton, LU2 9QA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.