What kind of home is 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ last change hands?

2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ last sold for £305,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £179,000 in February 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

Across 3 sales between February 2011 and June 2023, 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ rose from £179,000 to £305,000, a change of £126,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in LU3 1FJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ had any planning applications?

2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ has council approval for single-storey side and rear extension granted in January 2018 under ref. 17/02077/FULHH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ in?

2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is River Bank Primary School (266m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (499m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Cullen Close, LU3 1FJ is Culverhouse Road, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Cullen Close, Luton, LU3 1FJ

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Cullen Close

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

2 Cullen Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Luton (LU3 1FJ). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (96 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 131.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £305,000 in June 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes

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 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromB82toC76

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

4%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from May 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Cullen Close, Luton, LU3 1FJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Cullen Close has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

Jan 2018
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of single storey rear/side extension.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
17/02077/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.

2 Cullen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£305,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 June 2023Most recent
£305,000
+94.3%over 9 years
29 August 2013
£157,000
-12.3%over 2 years
15 February 2011
£179,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1FJ: £320,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in LU3 1FJ

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On the street

Versus other Cullen Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Cullen Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,692

Street avg £2,483

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Culverhouse Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

River Bank Primary School. 40 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU3 1FJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1FJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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