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16 Downlands Court, Browning Road, Luton, LU4 0LW

UPRN:100081007477Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T05:52:33.545361+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:04:02.437741+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
16 Downlands Court, Browning Road, Luton, LU4 0LW

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£156,000
£148k - £164kHigh
Estimate
£156k
Range
£148k – £164k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£700 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
6.15%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

16 Downlands Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (68/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
68/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£156,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield6.15%
1y Growth-18.4%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+3.2%
10y Growth+4.0%
Last Sold Price£118,000 (2015-11-18)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0LU4 0LW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/03001/FULL
    Conversion and extension to a dwelling to create a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for 7 tenants (Sui Generis Use Class). Single storey side and rear extension with a first floor side extension.
    Pending
  • 26/00990/LAWP
    Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension, a rear dormer, three front rooflights and two rooflights within the dormer roof to facilitate a loft conversion.
    Pending
  • CB/26/02911/PAES
    Prior Approval for the enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys. Creation of an additional first floor to a maximum height of 7.83m
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership72.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining87 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-11-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,741
Population Density6,544 /km²
Owner Occupied66%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 67%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Christophers Academy
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Chalk Hills Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • The Ferrars Academy
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Ferrars Junior School
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as Ferrars Junior School (URN 109540) on 9 Nov 2022

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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