What type of property is 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY last change hands?

8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY last sold for £154,500 in February 2006, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in March 1995, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1995 and February 2006, 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY rose from £46,000 to £154,500, a change of £108,500. That works out to roughly +11.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in LU2 9TY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

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

Where is 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY located?

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

Is 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Branton Close, LU2 9TY is Colwell Court, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Branton Close

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

8 Branton Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU2 9TY). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Held since February 2006 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 sits 83.8% above the 2006 sale of £154,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 September 2031

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Branton Close, Luton, LU2 9TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Branton Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£154,500

Growth on file: 11.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

10 February 2006Most recent
£154,500
+235.9%over 10 years
10 March 1995
£46,000

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.

On years held, 8 Branton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,414

Street avg £3,559

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Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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