What kind of home is 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ last change hands?

30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ last sold for £300,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £154,500 in January 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 2006 and October 2024, 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ rose from £154,500 to £300,000, a change of £145,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

The current EPC rating for 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9RZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ use?

The latest EPC at 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ in?

30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

Police records around 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ 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 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

The closest primary school to 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is Wigmore Primary (408m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (688m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

The closest bus stop to 30 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is Raynham Way Community Centre, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 758m away.

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30 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 30 Barnston Close

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

30 Barnston Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 75 m² it's 15.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 32 EPCs). Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 63.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £300,000 in October 2024.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30 Barnston Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

30 Barnston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

29 October 2024Most recent
£300,000
+84.6%over 11 years
21 August 2013
£162,500
+5.2%over 7 years
16 January 2006
£154,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9RZ: £290,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in LU2 9RZ

On the street

Versus other Barnston Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 30 Barnston Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £3,280

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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

Raynham Way Community Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wigmore Primary. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

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 30 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.