What type of property is 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN last change hands?

8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN last sold for £110,000 in March 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and March 2001, 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN rose from £45,000 to £110,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +17.6% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

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

Where is 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN located?

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

Is 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Oving Close, LU2 9RN is Lalleford Road, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Oving Close, Luton, LU2 9RN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Oving Close

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

8 Oving Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9RN). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since March 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 sits 203.6% above the 2001 sale of £110,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 28.5% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

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)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Oving Close, Luton, LU2 9RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Oving Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£110,000

Growth on file: 17.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

23 March 2001Most recent
£110,000
+144.4%over 5 years
20 September 1995
£45,000

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.

8 Oving Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,467

Street avg £2,796

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Oving Close, Luton, LU2 9RN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.