What kind of home is 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY last sold for £218,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £40,995 in April 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY changed over time?

Across 5 sales between April 1998 and June 2025, 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY rose from £40,995 to £218,000, a change of £177,005. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The current EPC rating for 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9TY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY use?

The latest EPC at 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY had any planning applications?

12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY has council approval for single-storey extension granted in January 2026 under ref. 25/00911/FULHH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY in?

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

Is 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY 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 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

What transport links are near 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest bus stop to 12 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is Colwell Court, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 12 Branton Close

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

12 Branton Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU2 9TY). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £218,000. At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (61 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2026. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£506/sq ft) was about 128.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Branton Close has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 12 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY

1decisions1extensions5documents1nearby

Jan 2026
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Erection of single storey front and side extensions.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
25/00911/FULHH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 12 Branton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£218,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2025Most recent
£218,000
+120.2%over 21 years
24 July 2003
£99,000
+6.5%over 8 months
8 November 2002
£93,000
+45.3%over 1 year
28 June 2001
£64,000
+56.1%over 3 years
29 April 1998
£40,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9TY: £266,000 (2026–2018).

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.

Price per m² for 12 Branton Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,450

Street avg £3,255

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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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Common questions

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