Property profile

16Orchid Close

Map showing 16, Orchid Close, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£190,000

Flats sold in Sundon Park

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

Last sold10 May 2013
£116,000Change since last sale: +£75,000 (+64%)
Annualised change
+3.8% per yearLuton annualised change (flats) since 2013: +3.7% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £321 per sq ft
£305 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£16 per sq ft (−4.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Sundon Park
£215,000Estimate vs local median: −£24,000 (−11%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period2007 onwards
Floor area58 m² / 624 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor levelGround
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection09 Nov 2012

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 May 2013£116,000-18%
20 Sept 2007£140,950-

Local market

Property prices in Sundon Park

Median price: £336,500
Price per sq ft: £377
Sales (last 12 months): 68
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £360K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 (about £377 per square foot) in Sundon Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sundon Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£390,000£359
Semi-Detached55£340,000£389
Terraced7£270,000£327
Flats5£215,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sundon Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sundon Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,500£250,000£215,000
2017£168,000£257,000£221,000
2018£173,000£253,500£240,000
2019£175,000£258,000£250,000
2020£140,490£267,000£249,000
2021£178,000£266,500£260,000
2022£210,000£315,000£300,000
2023£186,250£312,500£305,000
2024£177,500£320,000£313,000
2025£195,000£338,000£284,500
2026£210,000£330,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sundon Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sundon Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305£287£222
2017£294£295£239
2018£296£306£287
2019£254£304£267
2020£249£301£266
2021£277£321£299
2022£303£374£382
2023£324£375£347
2024£307£360£370
2025£318£370£297
2026£327£398£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sundon Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sundon Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 3EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 202671, Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EXFlatsLeasehold£168,000
16 Jul 202568, Orchid Close, Luton, LU3 3EXFlatsLeasehold£180,000
19 Dec 202577, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
26 Aug 202561, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
02 Apr 202680, Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold53 m²£137,500 (2007)
2, Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold53 m²£150,000 (2024)
3 Orchid Close, Luton, LutonLeasehold50 m²£178,000 (2023)
4, Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold51 m²£171,000 (2022)
6 Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold58 m²£170,000 (2019)
7, Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold48 m²£165,000 (2017)
8, Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold51 m²£150,000 (2019)
9 Orchid Close, Luton, LutonLeasehold55 m²£166,000 (2024)
10 Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold51 m²£137,950 (2007)
11 Orchid Close, LutonLeasehold56 m²£170,000 (2022)

Area insights for LU3 3EX

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Overview

Postcode LU3 3EX is located in an urban city, within the Sundon Park area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Sundon Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sundon Park is £54,220 per year. The median sale price in Sundon Park is £336,500 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £360,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Sundon Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,974 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sundon Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sundon Park is £54,220 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 21 ft away from LU3 3EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Sundon Park near LU3 3EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 3EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 3EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLeagrave CommonLargeWalking directions to Leagrave Common

Area Profile

Population
558
Population density
2,684 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.53(-38%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-24%)
Drugs
4.11(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.08(-51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
43.83%
Other White
75
13.42%
African
55
9.84%
Pakistani
54
9.66%
Caribbean
20
3.58%
Total population: 559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
30.9%
No qualifications
82
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
69
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 424

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
32.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
24.66%
Owns outright
52
23.74%
Other social rented
24
10.96%
Social rents from council
10
4.57%
Total households: 219

Schools

In the LU3 3EX postcode area, located within Sundon Park, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 3EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryLealands High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNurseryThe Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPirton Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 3EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 3EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSundon SuperstoreSundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AHWalking directions to Sundon Superstore
0.2 miThe Bungalow Shop177 Toddington Road, Luton, LU4 9EBWalking directions to The Bungalow Shop
0.2 miTesco ExpressSundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3BJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAl-ZaytounSundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3BJWalking directions to Al-Zaytoun
0.3 miAldiScott Road, Luton, LU3 3BFWalking directions to Aldi