Property profile

185 High Street

Map showing 185 High Street, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£355,000

Detached sold in Challney

The box shows the middle 50% of 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 sold28 Jun 1996
£68,600Change since last sale: +£284,000 (+414%)
Annualised change
+5.6% per yearLuton annualised change (detached) since 1996: +6.5% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £394 per sq ft
£556 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£162 per sq ft (+41%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Challney
£376,000Estimate vs local median: −£23,000 (−6.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area59 m² / 635 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection18 Sept 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Jun 1996£68,600-

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026181, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LESemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Jul 2025147, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LEDetachedFreehold£355,000
15 May 2026132, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
13 Nov 20258, Manor Farm Close, Luton, LU4 9LADetachedFreehold£515,000
21 Oct 202550, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
147 High Street, LutonFreehold90 m²£355,000 (2025)
149 High Street, LutonFreehold110 m²£390,000 (2023)
151 High Street, LutonFreehold93 m²£375,000 (2025)
153 High Street, Leagrave, LutonFreehold151 m²£450,000 (2022)
167, High Street, LutonFreehold80 m²£180,000 (2014)
173, High Street, LutonFreehold126 m²£330,000 (2017)
175, High Street, LutonFreehold91 m²£230,000 (2016)
181 High Street, LutonFreehold64 m²£295,000 (2026)
183 High Street, LutonFreehold79 m²£79,650 (1996)
187, High Street, LutonFreehold79 m²£475,263 (2014)

Area insights for LU4 9LE

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Overview

Postcode LU4 9LE is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leagrave area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayne Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Leagrave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,497 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leagrave has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from LU4 9LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Leagrave near LU4 9LE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 9LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space

Area Profile

Population
527
Population density
3,867.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.75(+27%)
Public order
6.66(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-3%)
Other theft
4.76(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
27.05%
Pakistani
126
24%
Other White
47
8.95%
Indian
45
8.57%
Other Asian
42
8%
Total population: 525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
37.67%
No qualifications
62
16.45%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
13.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
34.25%
Owns outright
36
19.89%
Social rents from council
34
18.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
16.57%
Other social rented
13
7.18%
Total households: 181

Schools

In the LU4 9LE postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableAl Hikmah Boys SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryLeagrave Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryChallney High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis102 High Street, Luton, LU4 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLeagrave Superstore27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JYWalking directions to Leagrave Superstore
0.3 miFirst Choice Convenience StoreAddington Way, Luton, LU4 9FZWalking directions to First Choice Convenience Store
0.3 miTops Food Store312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Tops Food Store
0.4 miFamily Choice304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Family Choice