What type of property is 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL is a semi-detached house.

When did 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL last change hands?

5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL last sold for £268,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,000 in May 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2000 and May 2017, 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL rose from £119,000 to £268,000, a change of £149,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL located?

5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

Police records around 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL 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 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

The closest primary school to 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL is Wigmore Primary (329m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (474m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hickling Close, LU2 9SL is Newnham Close, 225m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Hickling Close, Luton, LU2 9SL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hickling Close

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

5 Hickling Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9SL). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £405,000 sits 51.1% above the 2017 sale of £268,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 75.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Jun 2026

Current Certificate

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 20 June 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hickling Close, Luton, LU2 9SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hickling 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.

5 Hickling Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£268,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2017Most recent
£268,000
+34.0%over 12 years
24 August 2004
£199,995
+68.1%over 4 years
18 May 2000
£119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9SL: £262,000 (2021–2009).

Nearby sales in LU2 9SL

On the street

Versus other Hickling Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Hickling Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,851

Street avg £2,269

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Newnham Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wigmore Primary. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU2 9SL 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 9SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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