Property profile

52A CheapsideLuton

Map showing 52A Cheapside, Luton, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£125,000

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

Last sold12 Sept 2025
£105,000Change since last sale: +£21,000 (+20%)
Annualised change
+19% per yearLuton annualised change (flats) since 2025: −2.7% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £288 per sq ft
£198 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£90 per sq ft (−31%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Central
£151,250Estimate vs local median: −£25,000 (−17%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area59 m² / 635 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection18 Sept 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
12 Sept 2025£105,000+233%
26 May 1998£31,500-

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 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2HN
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
08 Jun 2026Flat 38, Auction House Courtyard, 25, John Street, Luton, LU1 2JQFlatsLeasehold£190,000

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Area insights for LU1 2HN

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Overview

Postcode LU1 2HN 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 5 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
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
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

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% 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 107 ft away from LU1 2HN.

Flood risk

High

Central Luton near LU1 2HN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 2HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton
0.9 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
5,089.2 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

Other White
105
27.85%
Indian
59
15.65%
Bangladeshi
43
11.41%
African
41
10.88%
British
41
10.88%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
39.67%
No qualifications
62
20.67%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
149
80.54%
Social rents from council
21
11.35%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.7%
Other social rented
5
2.7%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.08%
Total households: 185

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 2HN
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 2HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 2HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAshcroft Supermarket47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EPWalking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket
0.1 miTesco ExpressWaller Street, Luton, LU1 2LLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSanderson StoresLuton Mall, Luton, LU1 2AXWalking directions to Sanderson Stores
0.1 miLidlSmith's Square, Luton, LU1 2LJWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miJass ConvenienceLuton Mall, Luton, LU1 2HLWalking directions to Jass Convenience