Property profile

78 Linden Road

Map showing 78 Linden Road, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£340,000

Semi-Detached sold in Challney

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached 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 sold15 May 2026
£300,000Change since last sale: +£40,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+40% per yearLuton annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +5.6% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £381 per sq ft
£282 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£100 per sq ft (−26%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Challney
£322,500Estimate vs local median: +£17,000 (+5.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area112 m² / 1,206 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection15 Jul 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 May 2026£300,000+34%
22 Jan 2016£224,000+56%
06 Feb 2004£143,995-

Local market

Property prices in Challney

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £343K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Challney area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Challney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£376,000£394
Semi-Detached31£322,500£381
Terraced18£281,500£346
Flats11£100,000£282

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Challney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Challney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£144,000£241,000£225,000
2017£340,000£142,000£257,000£230,000
2018£322,500£125,000£276,750£235,000
2019£335,000£168,000£268,000£250,000
2020£337,500£166,000£270,000£230,500
2021£350,000£153,500£286,000£240,000
2022£380,000£160,000£325,000£280,000
2023£330,000£135,000£347,500£257,500
2024£372,500£178,000£333,000£265,000
2025£376,000£113,500£325,000£290,000
2026—£162,000£320,250£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Challney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Challney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£398£288£291£247
2017£288£281£292£297
2018£324£270£290£302
2019£311£255£292£303
2020£339£317£292£270
2021£344£300£317£326
2022£353£304£346£354
2023£346£321£368£317
2024£372£307£378£361
2025£413£282£387£342
2026—£314£395£360
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Challney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202678, Linden Road, Luton, LU4 9QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
22 Jun 202632, Woodbridge Close, Luton, LU4 9DBTerracedFreehold£370,000
04 Jun 202523, Woodbridge Close, Luton, LU4 9DBTerracedFreehold£315,000
10 Dec 202554, Filmer Road, Luton, LU4 9BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
17 Sept 202536, Filmer Road, Luton, LU4 9BXTerracedFreehold£335,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Linden Place, Linden Road, LutonFreehold93 m²£198,500 (2012)
38, Linden Road, Luton-57 m²-
41, Linden Road, LutonFreehold69 m²£152,000 (2014)
42, Linden Road, LutonFreehold86 m²£141,000 (2003)
45 Linden Road, LutonFreehold66 m²£250,000 (2021)
48, Linden Road, LutonFreehold95 m²£60,000 (1997)
52, Linden Road, LutonFreehold82 m²£264,000 (2018)
54, Linden Road, LutonFreehold105 m²£158,000 (2005)
55, Linden Road, LutonFreehold128 m²£335,000 (2020)
56 Linden Road, Luton, LutonFreehold131 m²£168,000 (2006)

Area insights for LU4 9QZ

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Overview

Postcode LU4 9QZ is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year. The median sale price in Challney is £290,000 (around £358 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £343,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Leagrave Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,836 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 277 ft away from LU4 9QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Challney near LU4 9QZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 9QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLeagrave ParkSmallWalking directions to Leagrave Park

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
5,689.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.2(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.29(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.33(-24%)
Other theft
3.33(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
161
41.28%
British
60
15.38%
Bangladeshi
41
10.51%
Other White
25
6.41%
Arab
25
6.41%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
29.97%
No qualifications
68
23.69%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Owns outright
39
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.64%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.42%
Social rents from council
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Schools

In the LU4 9QZ postcode area, located within Challney, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableKing's House MoorlandsOther independent school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryChallney High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miV.S Food and Wine38 Linden Road, Luton, LU4 9QZWalking directions to V.S Food and Wine
0.2 miFamily Choice304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miTops Food Store312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Tops Food Store
0.2 miMushkoor Foods71-73 Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9ASWalking directions to Mushkoor Foods
0.2 miPunia Stores & Off Licence87 Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BSWalking directions to Punia Stores & Off Licence