Property profile

Flat 2The Engine, 43 Bute Street

Map showing Flat 2, The Engine, 43 Bute Street, Luton

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£120,000

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 £288 per sq ft
£609 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£321 per sq ft (+111%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Central
£151,250Estimate vs local median: −£33,000 (−22%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area18 m² / 194 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection17 Jul 2026

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: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 33
Typical range (middle 50%): £85K – £230K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £288 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-Detached2£305,000£308
Terraced3£265,000£323
Flats28£151,250£288

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£142,500£282,000
2026£141,000—
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£284£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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202552A, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HNFlatsLeasehold£105,000
21 Jul 20252.1, Rivergate House, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HNFlatsLeasehold£65,000
25 Jun 202542 - 46, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HNOtherLeasehold£100,000
25 Jun 202542 - 46, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HNOtherFreehold£1,000,000
06 Aug 2025Flat M, Liddell Hall, Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2WNOtherFreehold£11,700,000

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Area insights for LU1 2EP

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Overview

Postcode LU1 2EP 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 543.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× 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 £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £85,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
544
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,263 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 543.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from LU1 2EP.

Flood risk

Low

Central Luton near LU1 2EP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 2EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 2EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.5 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park
0.5 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
2,300.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
265.62(+3783%)
Violence and sexual offences
224.22(+611%)
Other theft
64.06(+1071%)
Public order
60.16(+1075%)
Drugs
41.41(+1333%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
45
25.86%
Other White
37
21.26%
Indian
28
16.09%
Arab
11
6.32%
Pakistani
9
5.17%
Total population: 174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
35.26%
No qualifications
41
26.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
12.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
12.18%
Level 3 (A level)
10
6.41%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
84.62%
Other forms of private rent
6
9.23%
Owns outright
2
3.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.54%
Other social rented
1
1.54%
Total households: 65

Schools

In the LU1 2EP postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 2EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWindmill Hill SchoolFree schools special

Serious Weaknesses

0.4 miSecondaryChiltern AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 2EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAshcroft Supermarket47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EPWalking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket
0.1 miDelikatesy SmaczekSt. George's Square, Luton, LU1 2TLWalking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek
0.1 miMoldovaManchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QBWalking directions to Moldova
0.1 miTesco ExpressWaller Street, Luton, LU1 2LLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miVS Food & WineManchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QBWalking directions to VS Food & Wine