Property profile

Plot 406Cresta House, Alma Street

Map showing Plot 406, Cresta House, Alma Street, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£130,000

Flats sold in Central

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £289 per sq ft
£413 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£124 per sq ft (+43%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Central
£151,250Estimate vs local median: −£22,000 (−15%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Detached
Floor area29 m² / 312 sq ft
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection17 Jan 2022

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Central

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 37
Typical range (middle 50%): £101K – £215K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£300,000£335
Terraced2£264,500£328
Flats32£151,250£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£90,000£232,500
2017£75,380£186,500
2018£154,500£194,000
2019£165,000£200,000
2020£146,000£210,000
2021£164,750£165,000
2022£175,000£242,500
2023£144,000£286,000
2024£150,000£221,000
2025£145,000£282,000
2026£134,500—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£296£490
2017£388£293
2018£392£199
2019£264£300
2020£263£265
2021£262£286
2022£280£286
2023£299£296
2024£282£319
2025£288£323
2026£247—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20261, Crown Court, Inkerman Street, Luton, LU1 1JBOtherFreehold£305,000
01 Apr 20264, Crown Court, Inkerman Street, Luton, LU1 1JBFlatsLeasehold£85,000
01 Jul 20256, Crown Court, Inkerman Street, Luton, LU1 1JBFlatsLeasehold£115,000
16 Jan 202657, Inkerman Street, Luton, LU1 1JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
12 Jan 202684, Inkerman Street, Luton, LU1 1JDTerracedFreehold£295,000

Other properties at this postcode

Area insights for LU1 2ES

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Overview

Postcode LU1 2ES is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Luton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 645.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The median sale price in Central is £165,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £101,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
645
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,464 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 645.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from LU1 2ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Luton near LU1 2ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 2ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 2ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.3 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park
0.2 miHat GardensSmallWalking directions to Hat Gardens

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
5,797.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
256.98(+715%)
Anti-social behaviour
130.08(+1024%)
Public order
80.58(+1474%)
Other theft
55.2(+909%)
Shoplifting
54.57(+698%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
102
21.7%
British
87
18.51%
Indian
83
17.66%
African
55
11.7%
Pakistani
22
4.68%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
34.63%
No qualifications
68
17.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
13.44%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 387

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
124
65.96%
Social rents from council
29
15.43%
Other social rented
27
14.36%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.66%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.06%
Total households: 188

Schools

In the LU1 2ES postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LU1 2ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNurseryRothesay Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions
0.4 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 2ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 2ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPaga Superstore3 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SAWalking directions to Paga Superstore
0 miWebbs Newsagent9 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SAWalking directions to Webbs Newsagent
0 miSuper Save StoreBridge Street, Luton, LU1 2QGWalking directions to Super Save Store
0 miFamily ChoiceGordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QPWalking directions to Family Choice
0.1 miVS Food & WineManchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QBWalking directions to VS Food & Wine