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Property Price Trends
Summer Street, Slip End, Luton, Central Bedfordshire
LU1 4BL Central Bedfordshire
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the LU1 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
LU1
Most Expensive Property
£1,600,000
40 46 John Street, LU1 2JE
Sold: 25 July 2023
Cheapest Property
£32,000
119a Castle Street, LU1 3AL
Sold: 18 April 2023
Data last updated: 30 Dec 1899. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Central Bedfordshire, E06000056). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in LU1 4BL?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the LU1 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in Bedfordshire?
For Homebuyers:
Bedfordshire's property market has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past few years, with an average increase of 5% in the last year alone. Popular towns such as Bedford (postcode areas MK40-MK45) and Luton (LU1-LU4) have experienced the highest demand, leading to limited availability and competitive pricing. The average house price in Bedfordshire is currently around £300,000, making it an attractive option for first-time buyers and families looking to upsize. With good transport links to London and affordable housing options, Bedfordshire remains a popular choice for homebuyers.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Bedfordshire have also been on the rise, with an average increase of 3% in the past year. Areas such as Dunstable (LU5-LU6) and Leighton Buzzard (LU7) have seen a surge in demand for rental properties, leading to limited availability and higher rent prices. The average rent for a 2-bedroom property in Bedfordshire is currently around £900 per month. With its convenient location and range of amenities, Bedfordshire continues to attract renters looking for a mix of urban and rural living.
For Investors:
Investors looking to buy property in Bedfordshire will find a range of opportunities, with potential for good rental yields and capital growth. Areas such as Flitwick (MK45) and Ampthill (MK45) offer attractive investment options, with strong demand from both renters and homebuyers. The average rental yield in Bedfordshire is around 4%, making it a relatively stable and profitable market for investors. With its growing population and proximity to London, Bedfordshire presents a promising investment opportunity for those looking to expand their property portfolio.
For Homebuyers:
Bedfordshire's property market has seen a steady increase in house prices over the past few years, with an average increase of 5% in the last year alone. Popular towns such as Bedford (postcode areas MK40-MK45) and Luton (LU1-LU4) have experienced the highest demand, leading to limited availability and competitive pricing. The average house price in Bedfordshire is currently around £300,000, making it an attractive option for first-time buyers and families looking to upsize. With good transport links to London and affordable housing options, Bedfordshire remains a popular choice for homebuyers.
For Renters:
Rent prices in Bedfordshire have also been on the rise, with an average increase of 3% in the past year. Areas such as Dunstable (LU5-LU6) and Leighton Buzzard (LU7) have seen a surge in demand for rental properties, leading to limited availability and higher rent prices. The average rent for a 2-bedroom property in Bedfordshire is currently around £900 per month. With its convenient location and range of amenities, Bedfordshire continues to attract renters looking for a mix of urban and rural living.
For Investors:
Investors looking to buy property in Bedfordshire will find a range of opportunities, with potential for good rental yields and capital growth. Areas such as Flitwick (MK45) and Ampthill (MK45) offer attractive investment options, with strong demand from both renters and homebuyers. The average rental yield in Bedfordshire is around 4%, making it a relatively stable and profitable market for investors. With its growing population and proximity to London, Bedfordshire presents a promising investment opportunity for those looking to expand their property portfolio.
Last updated on 30 Apr 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for LU1 4BL
Estimated yield for property investors
3.66%
Yield
The estimated yield for the LU1 4BL postcode area is 3.66%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Property sales
What houses have been sold in LU1 4BL?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around LU1 4BL that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 March 2024 | £535,000 | 15 Folly Lane, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 November 2023 | £345,000 | 49 Summer Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BL | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23 May 2014 | £150,000 | 5a Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BP | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30 June 2021 | £325,000 | 5a Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BP | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24 November 2022 | £265,000 | 5 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BP | Terraced | Freehold |
| 04 November 2022 | £275,000 | 5a Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BP | Terraced | Freehold |
| 02 December 2022 | £197,000 | Harrier Court The Cottage Woodside Road, Lower Woodside, Luton, LU1 4DQ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30 June 2021 | £550,000 | Bramblewick House Pipers Lane, Aley Green, Luton, LU1 4DS | Other | Freehold |
| 10 February 2023 | £740,000 | The Hawthorns Pipers Lane, Aley Green, Luton, LU1 4DS | Detached | Freehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £370,000 | 24 Mancroft Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EL | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21 November 2023 | £150,000 | 22 Mancroft Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EL | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17 December 2021 | £255,000 | Heather Apartments, 1 Apartment 10 Cypress Road, Luton, LU1 4FY | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 18 December 2020 | £340,000 | 34 Ledwell Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
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| 09 February 2023 | £98,000 | Hamilton Court, 45 47 Flat 3 Collingdon Street, Luton, LU1 1BQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 10 November 2023 | £138,000 | 63 Ivy Road, Luton, LU1 1DL | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19 December 2023 | £210,000 | 24 Ivy Road, Luton, LU1 1DN | Terraced | Freehold |
| 07 February 2024 | £175,000 | Batterson House, 2 6 Flat 11 Cardigan Street, Luton, LU1 1FR | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £165,000 | 2 Shirley Road, Luton, LU1 1NZ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23 February 2024 | £120,000 | 49c Rothesay Road, Luton, LU1 1QZ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £118,000 | 44 Easingwold Gardens, Luton, LU1 1UD | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15 March 2023 | £875,000 | 27 George Street, Luton, LU1 2AF | Other | Freehold |
| 25 July 2023 | £1,600,000 | 40 46 John Street, Luton, LU1 2JE | Other | Freehold |
| 07 April 2022 | £130,000 | 22a 22b Flat A Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2NR | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 07 April 2022 | £130,000 | 22a 22b Flat C Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2NR | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 07 April 2022 | £140,000 | 22a 22b Flat D Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2NR | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 18 April 2023 | £32,000 | 119a Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AL | Other | Freehold |
| 07 December 2023 | £675,000 | 1 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NB | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 07 December 2023 | £675,000 | 10 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 20 December 2023 | £185,000 | Green Dragon Court 31 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3NU | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 12 May 2023 | £268,000 | 40 Baker Street, Luton, LU1 3PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 06 July 2023 | £201,000 | 51 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QJ | Terraced | Freehold |
| 07 December 2022 | £120,000 | Chesford Court, 22 Apartment 6 May Street, Luton, LU1 3QY | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 07 December 2022 | £120,000 | Chesford Court, 22 Apartment 6 May Street, Luton, LU1 3QY | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 08 December 2023 | £1,106,000 | 125 London Road, Luton, LU1 3RJ | Detached | Freehold |
| 27 March 2023 | £130,000 | 37 Flat 1 Stockwood Crescent, Luton, LU1 3SS | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 25 November 2022 | £218,000 | 4 Lawn Gardens, Luton, LU1 3UN | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 31 January 2023 | £269,000 | 33 Hibbert Street, Luton, LU1 3UU | Detached | Freehold |
| 31 March 2022 | £160,000 | The Conifers, 100 Flat 7 Russell Rise, Luton, LU1 5EX | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £62,998 | Spring Place Student Halls, 4 Unit 375 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5FT | Other | Leasehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £62,998 | Spring Place Student Halls, 4 Unit 375 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5FT | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 08 March 2024 | £158,000 | 4 Flat 3 Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5HQ | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 15 December 2023 | £205,000 | 13 Milton Road, Luton, LU1 5JB | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11 March 2024 | £380,000 | 58 Northdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5JQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 30 November 2023 | £260,000 | 93 Dunsmore Road, Luton, LU1 5JX | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £135,000 | Whipperley Court Flat 1 Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5NT | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 31 July 2023 | £470,000 | Stockwood Cottages 2 Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5NY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 08 December 2023 | £140,550 | 9 Southdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 November 2023 | £430,000 | 61 Southdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 09 August 2023 | £292,000 | 4 Cades Close, Luton, LU1 5QQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 12 February 2024 | £322,000 | 1 High Wood Close, Luton, LU1 5RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around LU1 4BL during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
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Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
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