What kind of home is 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU last change hands?

7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU last sold for £149,995 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in July 2002, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

Across 2 sales between July 2002 and April 2006, 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU rose from £95,000 to £149,995, a change of £54,995. That works out to roughly +12.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

The current EPC rating for 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU use?

The latest EPC at 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

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

Which area is 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU in?

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

Is 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU in a safe area?

Police records around 7 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 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Chelsworth Close, LU2 9SU?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Chelsworth Close, Luton, LU2 9SU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Chelsworth Close

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

7 Chelsworth Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9SU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since April 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 sits 90% above the 2006 sale of £149,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 59% 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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 June 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Chelsworth Close, Luton, LU2 9SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Chelsworth Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£149,995

Growth on file: 12.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

20 April 2006Most recent
£149,995
+57.9%over 3 years
8 July 2002
£95,000

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.

EPC Rating for 7 Chelsworth Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,727

Street avg £3,652

Below

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 58 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 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

0.1 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

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 7 Chelsworth Close, Luton, LU2 9SU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.