Property profile

4 Lygrove Close

Map showing 4, Lygrove Close, Luton

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Estimated sale price

£475,000

Detached sold in Challney

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 sold18 Dec 2020
£418,000Change since last sale: +£58,000 (+14%)
Annualised change
+2.3% per yearLuton annualised change (detached) since 2020: +3.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £418 per sq ft
£391 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£27 per sq ft (−6.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Challney
£380,500Estimate vs local median: +£95,000 (+25%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area113 m² / 1,216 sq ft
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection02 Feb 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Dec 2020£418,000+16%
11 Feb 2016£360,000-

Local market

Property prices in Challney

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £343K

Based on 69 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
Detached6£380,500£418
Semi-Detached32£320,250£379
Terraced20£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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU4 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202550, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£160,000
28 Jul 202546, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£99,000
15 Jul 202513, Jonathan Henry Place, Luton, LU4 9DQFlatsLeasehold£157,000
15 May 2026132, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
05 Mar 2026181, High Street, Luton, LU4 9LESemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Lygrove Close, LutonFreehold94 m²£310,000 (2016)
2, Lygrove Close, LutonFreehold94 m²£310,000 (2016)
3, Lygrove Close, LutonFreehold94 m²£325,000 (2016)
5, Lygrove Close, LutonFreehold113 m²£350,000 (2016)
6, Lygrove Close, LutonFreehold113 m²£350,000 (2016)

Area insights for LU4 9AD

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Overview

Postcode LU4 9AD is located in an urban city, within the Challney area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Leagrave area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 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 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayne Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Leagrave has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,497 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leagrave has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leagrave is £46,932 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from LU4 9AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Leagrave near LU4 9AD 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 9AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Leagrave

N/A

Walking directions to Leagrave

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU4 9AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMayne SpaceMediumWalking directions to Mayne Space

Area Profile

Population
527
Population density
3,867.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.4(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.75(+27%)
Public order
6.66(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-3%)
Other theft
4.76(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
27.05%
Pakistani
126
24%
Other White
47
8.95%
Indian
45
8.57%
Other Asian
42
8%
Total population: 525

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
37.67%
No qualifications
62
16.45%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
13.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
34.25%
Owns outright
36
19.89%
Social rents from council
34
18.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
16.57%
Other social rented
13
7.18%
Total households: 181

Schools

In the LU4 9AD postcode area, located within Leagrave, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU4 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryChallney High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableKing's House MoorlandsOther independent school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableAl Hikmah Boys SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU4 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU4 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis102 High Street, Luton, LU4 9LQWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLeagrave Superstore27 High Street, Luton, LU4 9JYWalking directions to Leagrave Superstore
0.2 miTops Food Store312 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Tops Food Store
0.2 miFamily Choice304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QDWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miMushkoor Foods71-73 Grange Avenue, Luton, LU4 9ASWalking directions to Mushkoor Foods