What kind of home is 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN sell for?

16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN last sold for £143,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £53,995 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

Across 3 sales between April 1996 and June 2011, 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN rose from £53,995 to £143,000, a change of £89,005. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

The current EPC rating for 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9RN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN use?

The latest EPC at 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN in?

16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN 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 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

The closest primary school to 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is Wigmore Primary (332m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (270m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

The closest bus stop to 16 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is Lalleford Road, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Oving Close, Luton, LU2 9RN

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Oving Close

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

16 Oving Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 9RN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since June 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £312,000 sits 118.2% above the 2011 sale of £143,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes

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 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from May 2010

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Oving Close, Luton, LU2 9RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Oving 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 1996.

Current estimate

£312,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£143,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

12 June 2011Most recent
£143,000
+204.3%over 14 years
22 August 1996
£47,000
-13.0%
18 April 1996
£53,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9RN: £265,000 (2026–2013).

Nearby sales in LU2 9RN

On the street

Versus other Oving Close homes

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

On epc rating, 16 Oving Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,932

Street avg £2,754

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Lalleford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Queen Elizabeth School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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