What type of property is 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY last change hands?

13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY last sold for £162,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and March 2016, 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY rose from £52,000 to £162,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The current EPC rating for 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

13 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.

How is 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

13 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.

Where is 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY located?

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

How safe is the area around 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

Police records around 13 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.

Which schools serve 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest primary school to 13 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 is the nearest station to 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest bus stop to 13 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is Colwell Court, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Branton Close

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

13 Branton Close is a one-bedroom end-of-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 (January 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (61 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 32.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 73.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

Bedrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes
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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from May 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Branton 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.

13 Branton Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£162,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

9 March 2016Most recent
£162,000
+40.9%over 4 years
27 June 2011
£115,000
+121.2%over 11 years
30 March 2000
£52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 9TY: £259,000 (2026–2019).

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.

Floor Area for 13 Branton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,050

Street avg £3,395

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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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