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Flat 7, The Elms, 26 John Street, Luton, LU1 2EE

UPRN:10090736099Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: B (85)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T09:12:48.641022+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:41:24.986761+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· 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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat 7, The Elms, 26 John Street, Luton, LU1 2EE

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£155,000
£147k - £163kHigh
Estimate
£155k
Range
£147k – £163k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £950
Monthly
£900
Yield
6.97%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 7 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (97/100). 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
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 66Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£155,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield6.97%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.1%
5y Growth-0.5%
10y Growth+3.9%
Last Sold Price£149,000 (2019-01-11)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0LU1 2EE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01087/COU
    Conversion of existing premises from a six person HMO (C4) into a seven person HMO (Sui Generis).
    Pending
  • 26/01082/LAWE
    Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use- Change of use of the basement to a one bed self contained flat.
    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 Remaining115 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-01-11
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied9%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 82%65+ 1%
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Schools Nearby

  • University of Bedfordshire
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Lime Academy Hartwell
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Windmill Hill School (URN 148558) on 14 Feb 2024

  • St Matthew's Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Rothesay Nursery School
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

4 of 6 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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