Property profile

29 Bodmin Road

Map showing 29 Bodmin Road, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£340,000

Terraced sold in Challney

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 Apr 2010
£160,000Change since last sale: +£178,000 (+111%)
Annualised change
+4.7% per yearLuton annualised change (terraced) since 2010: +4.2% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £346 per sq ft
£418 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£72 per sq ft (+21%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Challney
£281,500Estimate vs local median: +£56,000 (+20%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area75 m² / 807 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection02 Jun 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Apr 2010£160,000+10%
12 Nov 2004£145,000+159%
04 Feb 1999£56,000-

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202654, Bodmin Road, Luton, LU4 9BWTerracedFreehold£285,000
16 Apr 20255, Bodmin Road, Luton, LU4 9BWTerracedFreehold£130,000
07 Jul 202571, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QFOtherFreehold£400,000
17 Oct 202556, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJTerracedFreehold£318,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 4, 26, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NHFlatsLeasehold£80,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold66 m²£250,000 (2024)
2 Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold78 m²£82,000 (2000)
3, Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold96 m²£307,700 (2022)
4, Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold88 m²£200,000 (2015)
5 Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold82 m²£130,000 (2025)
6, Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold101 m²£241,000 (2016)
7 Bodmin Road, Luton-96 m²-
9, Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold85 m²£253,500 (2018)
13 Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold85 m²£143,000 (2006)
15 Bodmin Road, LutonFreehold90 m²£146,000 (2004)

Area insights for LU4 9BW

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Overview

Postcode LU4 9BW is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Challney area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Challney has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,695 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Challney has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Challney is £52,031 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 129 ft away from LU4 9BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Challney near LU4 9BW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU4 9BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
5,742 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.35(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.06(-39%)
Public order
4.71(-8%)
Burglary
2.94(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
134
32.45%
British
59
14.29%
Other White
50
12.11%
Bangladeshi
39
9.44%
Indian
24
5.81%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
28.71%
No qualifications
65
20.97%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
31.71%
Owns outright
32
26.02%
Social rents from council
6
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Schools

In the LU4 9BW postcode area, located within Challney, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNorton Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeechwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNorton Foods58 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJWalking directions to Norton Foods
0.1 miSanthos Food and Wine60 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2NJWalking directions to Santhos Food and Wine
0.1 miPunia Stores & Off Licence87 Dordans Road, Luton, LU4 9BSWalking directions to Punia Stores & Off Licence
0.2 miGrand BazarLuton, LU3 1RJWalking directions to Grand Bazar
0.2 miBlundell Road Convenience Store18 Blundell Road, Luton, LU3 1SHWalking directions to Blundell Road Convenience Store