What kind of home is 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY?

2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY last change hands?

2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY last sold for £345,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £88,000 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and February 2024, 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY rose from £88,000 to £345,000, a change of £257,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY?

2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 53% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9SY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY?

2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY in?

2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY 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 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY?

The closest primary school to 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY is Wigmore Primary (290m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (730m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Layham Drive, LU2 9SY is ASDA, 70m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 874m away.

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2 Layham Drive, Luton, LU2 9SY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Layham Drive

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

2 Layham Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Luton (LU2 9SY). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 32 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 is 14.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 83.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £345,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Sept 2011

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Layham Drive, Luton, LU2 9SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Layham Drive 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£345,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2024Most recent
£345,000
+292.0%over 25 years
29 April 1998
£88,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9SY: £330,500 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in LU2 9SY

On the street

Versus other Layham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Layham Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,107

Street avg £3,644

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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

ASDA — bus stop.

Closest school

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9SY

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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