Property profile

38John Street

Map showing 38, John Street, Luton

Property Price
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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

Price per sq ftLocal median £289 per sq ft
£160 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£129 per sq ft (−45%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Central
£151,250Estimate vs local median: −£27,000 (−18%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area72 m² / 775 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection23 Jul 2013

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: £303
Sales (last 12 months): 37
Typical range (middle 50%): £101K – £215K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £303 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-Detached3£300,000£335
Terraced2£264,500£328
Flats32£151,250£289

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£145,000£282,000
2026£134,500—
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£288£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 2JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jun 2026Flat 38, Auction House Courtyard, 25, John Street, Luton, LU1 2JQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
01 May 2026Flat 24, The Elms, 26, John Street, Luton, LU1 2EEFlatsLeasehold£150,000
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 2HNOtherFreehold£1,000,000

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Area insights for LU1 2JE

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Overview

Postcode LU1 2JE 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 £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £101,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manor Road Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
544
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

6.4%

Approximately 6.4% 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 132 ft away from LU1 2JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Luton near LU1 2JE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 2JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 2JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park
0.4 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park
0.1 miHat GardensSmallWalking directions to Hat Gardens

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
3,116.1 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 Asian
52
23.85%
Other White
49
22.48%
British
25
11.47%
African
24
11.01%
Arab
12
5.5%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
40.35%
Level 3 (A level)
31
18.13%
Apprenticeship
20
11.7%
No qualifications
17
9.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
75.23%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.93%
Owns outright
5
4.59%
Social rents from council
5
4.59%
Other social rented
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

Schools

In the LU1 2JE postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 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 LU1 2JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions
0.3 miNot applicableLime Academy HartwellFree schools special
0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 2JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressWaller Street, Luton, LU1 2LLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLidlSmith's Square, Luton, LU1 2LJWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miAshcroft Supermarket47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EPWalking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket
0.1 miFarmfoodsGeorge Street, Luton, LU1 2TEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miSanderson StoresLuton Mall, Luton, LU1 2AXWalking directions to Sanderson Stores