What kind of home is 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY sell for?

1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY last sold for £230,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,000 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and July 2019, 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY rose from £157,000 to £230,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9TY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY in?

1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

Police records around 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY 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.

What schools are near 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest primary school to 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is Wigmore Primary (294m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Elizabeth School (881m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is Colwell Court, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Branton Close

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

1 Branton Close is a semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9TY). 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 (April 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 is 23.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 98.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £230,000 in July 2019.

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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 4)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD65toE46

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2019from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromE46toD68

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Jun 2019

EPC improved fromD68toC75

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

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Branton Close 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.

1 Branton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£230,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2019Most recent
£230,000
+46.5%over 11 years
15 August 2007
£157,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9TY: £259,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in LU2 9TY

On the street

Versus other Branton Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Branton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,259

Street avg £3,308

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Colwell Court — 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 9TY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU2 9TY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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