What kind of home is 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG last sold for £325,000 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £167,500 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and December 2025, 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG rose from £167,500 to £325,000, a change of £157,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

The current EPC rating for 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9SG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG use?

The latest EPC at 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG in?

21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG 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 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

The closest primary school to 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG is Wigmore Primary (287m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (430m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG?

The closest bus stop to 21 Barford Rise, LU2 9SG is Polegate, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Barford Rise, Luton, LU2 9SG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Barford Rise

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

21 Barford Rise is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9SG). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

A recent sale: £325,000 in December 2025. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£359/sq ft) was about 67.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Feb 2010

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%44%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Barford Rise, Luton, LU2 9SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Barford Rise 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.

21 Barford Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2025Most recent
£325,000
+94.0%over 15 years
1 July 2010
£167,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9SG: £370,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 9SG

On the street

Versus other Barford Rise homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Barford Rise is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,869

Street avg £2,997

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly 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

0.2 km

Polegate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 9SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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