What kind of home is 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ last sold for £308,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £126,000 in July 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

Across 3 sales between July 2003 and June 2024, 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ rose from £126,000 to £308,000, a change of £182,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

The current EPC rating for 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9RZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ use?

The latest EPC at 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey side extension and rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

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

Which area is 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ in?

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

What is crime like near 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

Police records around 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

The closest primary school to 47 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.

What transport links are near 47 Barnston Close, LU2 9RZ?

The closest bus stop to 47 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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47 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 47 Barnston Close

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

47 Barnston Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£434/sq ft) was about 95.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £308,000 in June 2024.

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

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 Barnston Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

Nov 2009
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of Two Storey Side Extension - Resubmission
Reference
09/01096/FUL
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Aug 2009
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of Two Storey Side Extension
Reference
09/00705/FUL
View planning record

What's in 47 Barnston Close, Luton, LU2 9RZ's planning history?

1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.

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 2003.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£308,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2024Most recent
£308,000
+98.7%over 14 years
8 April 2010
£155,000
+23.0%over 6 years
9 July 2003
£126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9RZ: £290,000 (2024–2023).

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.

47 Barnston Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,667

Street avg £3,105

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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

6/mo

Steady 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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