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Flat 3, 16 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR

UPRN:10024036286Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-05T04:00:04.018467+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T08:33:06.826320+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-18T13:06:37.348321+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 3, 16 Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QR

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£139,000
£111k - £167kLow
Estimate
£139k
Range
£111k – £167k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£750 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
6.91%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 3 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 71/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (87/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
71/ 100
High
Crime Score
53/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
87/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£139,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield6.91%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.1%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+3.9%
Last Sold Price£110,000 (2008-09-12)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1LU1 1QR
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01082/LAWE
    Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use- Change of use of the basement to a one bed self contained flat.
    Pending
  • 26/01073/FULHH
    Alterations to the existing loft conversion comprising the raising of the rear outrigger roof ridge and extension of the existing rear dormer to form an L-shaped rear dormer, with associated external alterations
    Pending
  • 26/01072/DOC
    Erection of a two bedroom attached dwelling house. Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 6 (Materials), 7 (Surfacing and Drainage of Hardstanding), 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 9 (Boundary Treatment) of Planning permission 26/00036/FUL dated 10 September 2026.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2008-09-12
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,741
Population Density13,749 /km²
Owner Occupied13%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 79%65+ 3%
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Schools Nearby

  • Dallow Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Rothesay Nursery School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Farley Junior Academy
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

2 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 10 Downs Road
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    £345k
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  • 4 Downs Road
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    £100k
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  • 32A Downs Road
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    £205k
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  • 6 Downs Road
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    £270k
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