Property profile

Grape CottageSpratts Lane, Kensworth

Map showing Grape Cottage, Spratts Lane, Kensworth, Dunstable

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Estimated sale price

£685,000

Detached sold in Caddington

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 sold27 Jun 2025
£420,000Change since last sale: +£263,000 (+63%)
Annualised change
+46% per yearCentral Bedfordshire annualised change (detached) since 2025: +2.6% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £419 per sq ft
£285 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£134 per sq ft (−32%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Caddington
£582,500Estimate vs local median: +£101,000 (+17%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area223 m² / 2,398 sq ft
Rooms8 habitable / 8 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingF
EPC inspection29 Nov 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Jun 2025£420,000+5%
30 Sept 1999£399,950-

Local market

Property prices in Caddington

Median price: £462,500
Price per sq ft: £417
Sales (last 12 months): 129
Typical range (middle 50%): £370K – £590K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 (about £417 per square foot) in Caddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caddington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£582,500£419
Flats4£500,500£581
Semi-Detached43£420,000£406
Terraced26£337,500£415

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caddington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£609,975£167,000£330,000£270,000
2017£523,450£183,500£365,000£276,500
2018£507,000£145,000£374,950£285,000
2019£486,000£169,000£350,000£292,750
2020£547,500£216,500£365,000£315,500
2021£549,475£192,500£365,000£308,000
2022£599,975£180,000£413,500£332,500
2023£641,250£678,000£425,000£345,000
2024£600,000£551,000£409,950£350,000
2025£615,000£452,000£440,000£380,000
2026£640,000£500,500£415,000£323,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caddington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362£213£347£355
2017£364£348£362£342
2018£379£277£374£321
2019£379£257£372£319
2020£379£368£352£359
2021£373£329£372£395
2022£401£343£423£416
2023£460£636£430£412
2024£423£621£398£401
2025£442£591£406£424
2026£416£594£446£426
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caddington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU6 3RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Grape Cottage, Spratts Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3RBDetachedFreehold£420,000
09 Apr 202621, Lynch Hill, Dunstable, LU6 3RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
13 Feb 202646, The Chilterns, Dunstable, LU6 3RJTerracedFreehold£335,000
13 Aug 2025130, Common Road, Dunstable, LU6 3RGTerracedFreehold£375,000
12 Dec 202559, Common Road, Dunstable, LU6 3RHDetachedFreehold£485,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
Old Rectory, Spratts Lane, Kensworth, DunstableFreehold335 m²£1,800,000 (2019)

Area insights for LU6 3RB

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Overview

Postcode LU6 3RB is located in a rural village, within the Caddington area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell is £61,109 per year. The median sale price in Caddington is £462,500 (around £417 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,000 and £590,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,920 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

Approximately 24.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell is £61,109 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU6 3RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell near LU6 3RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
59.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.69(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.14(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+108%)
Public order
8.57(+67%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(+5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
84.98%
Other White
16
5.11%
Indian
6
1.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.6%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
39.83%
No qualifications
42
17.8%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
37.29%
Owns outright
30
25.42%
Social rents from council
26
22.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the LU6 3RB postcode area, located within Eaton Bray, Whipsnade & Holywell, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LU6 3RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryKensworth Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU6 3RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU6 3RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKensworth Village Stores35 Common Road, Dunstable, LU6 3RGWalking directions to Kensworth Village Stores
0.4 miKensworth SupermarketCommon Road, Central Bedfordshire, LU6 3RNWalking directions to Kensworth Supermarket