What type of property is 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR last sold for £305,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £51,500 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR changed over time?

Across 7 sales between July 1998 and October 2025, 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR rose from £51,500 to £305,000, a change of £253,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR located?

8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

Is 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

The closest primary school to 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR is Wigmore Primary (379m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (962m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birtley Croft, LU2 9TR is Weldon Close, 63m away. The nearest bus option is Airport Bus Station, 1.1km away.

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8 Birtley Croft, Luton, LU2 9TR

7 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Birtley Croft

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

8 Birtley Croft is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9TR). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £305,000. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 96.8% 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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Aug 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Feb 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birtley Croft, Luton, LU2 9TR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birtley Croft has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 8 Birtley Croft was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£305,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2025Most recent
£305,000
+28.7%over 7 years
4 December 2017
£237,000
+31.7%over 2 years
16 April 2015
£180,000
+15.4%over 4 years
10 June 2010
£156,000
+5.8%over 3 years
27 September 2006
£147,500
+96.7%over 6 years
8 June 2000
£75,000
+45.6%over 1 year
26 July 1998
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9TR: £263,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in LU2 9TR

On the street

Versus other Birtley Croft homes

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

8 Birtley Croft is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,919

Street avg £3,138

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Weldon Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 9TR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9TR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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