What kind of home is 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU last change hands?

18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU last sold for £225,000 in December 2025. Before that, it sold for £36,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and December 2025, 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU rose from £36,500 to £225,000, a change of £188,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

The current EPC rating for 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU use?

The latest EPC at 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU in?

18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

Police records around 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU 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 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

The closest primary school to 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is Wigmore Primary (364m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (699m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

The closest bus stop to 18 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is Raynham Way Community Centre, 90m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 794m away.

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18 Chelsworth Close, Luton, LU2 9SU

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Chelsworth Close

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

18 Chelsworth Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Luton (LU2 9SU). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Most recent transfer was December 2025 at £225,000 — fresh data. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 is 14.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£387/sq ft) was about 137.5% 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

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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2035

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Chelsworth Close, Luton, LU2 9SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Chelsworth 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.

Price for 18 Chelsworth Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2025Most recent
£225,000
+516.4%over 28 years
28 February 1997
£36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9SU: £265,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in LU2 9SU

On the street

Versus other Chelsworth Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Chelsworth Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,167

Street avg £3,532

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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