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Property report — LU1 1QR
Open-data due diligence for LU1 1QR and the area around it.
LU1 1QR in brief: 103 recorded sales (£14,000–£440,000) · no modelled flood risk · 6 schools nearby.
What scope is each figure? Sold sales, broadband and flood risk are for LU1 1QR itself. Where open data isn't published that finely (population, crime, schools), we show the LU1 1 sector — each figure below is tagged with its scope.
Avg sold price
£345,125
Population
25,547
Crimes recorded
108
Schools
4
Flood risk
None modelled
Gigabit broadband
99%
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LU1 1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (38 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Sold prices on this postcode
| Date | Price | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | £345,000 | 10 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2026-03-25 | £76,000 | FLAT 10, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2025-10-08 | £100,000 | FLAT 7, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2025-06-13 | £205,000 | 32A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2025-05-30 | £270,000 | 6 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2023-10-30 | £153,000 | FLAT D, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2023-10-13 | £180,000 | 2A DOWNS ROAD | Other |
| 2023-02-16 | £337,500 | 12 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2022-09-30 | £360,000 | 14 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2022-07-28 | £270,000 | 40 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2022-06-16 | £175,000 | FLAT E, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2021-08-13 | £115,000 | FLAT B, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2020-12-16 | £120,000 | FLAT 1, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2020-12-04 | £338,000 | 28 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2020-11-20 | £181,000 | 34 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2020-08-11 | £88,000 | FLAT 3, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2020-02-03 | £270,000 | 10A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2019-04-12 | £225,000 | 56 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2019-02-21 | £103,000 | FLAT 1, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2019-02-08 | £105,000 | FLAT 4, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2017-09-21 | £180,000 | FLAT 4, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2017-04-25 | £261,000 | 32 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2016-11-15 | £94,000 | FLAT B, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2016-11-02 | £240,000 | 42 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2015-10-16 | £142,000 | FLAT E, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2015-04-16 | £85,000 | FLAT 3, ROSEBANK HOUSE, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2015-02-13 | £205,000 | 44 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2015-01-23 | £85,000 | FLAT 4, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2014-10-17 | £100,000 | FLAT D, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2014-02-07 | £42,500 | LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 22 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2012-09-20 | £120,000 | 32A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2011-05-04 | £94,000 | FLAT 1, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2010-11-26 | £110,000 | FLAT E, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2010-07-07 | £95,000 | FLAT 4, 16 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2010-06-22 | £43,000 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 20 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2009-02-03 | £84,000 | FLAT E, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2008-10-21 | £125,000 | FLAT 1, 16 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2008-09-12 | £110,000 | FLAT 3, 16 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2008-08-01 | £106,000 | FLAT 1, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2008-07-22 | £115,000 | FLAT F, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2008-07-22 | £115,000 | FLAT F, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2008-01-11 | £175,000 | 32 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2007-11-21 | £124,000 | FLAT D, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2007-10-19 | £325,500 | 16 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-10-18 | £139,500 | FLAT 7, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2007-09-14 | £150,000 | 44 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2007-07-20 | £120,000 | 52 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2007-07-04 | £173,500 | 12A DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-07-03 | £220,000 | 36 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2007-04-30 | £119,000 | FLAT C, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2007-01-03 | £120,000 | FLAT 10, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2006-12-28 | £172,000 | 10A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2006-12-22 | £145,000 | 6A DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2006-11-29 | £265,000 | 16 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2006-10-27 | £122,000 | FLAT 4, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-12-14 | £115,000 | FLAT 6, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-11-01 | £130,000 | FLAT 2, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-11-01 | £130,000 | FLAT 1, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-09-28 | £115,000 | FLAT 8, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-08-30 | £115,000 | FLAT 9, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-03-29 | £115,000 | FLAT 5, 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2005-02-18 | £88,000 | FLAT 3, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2004-11-15 | £165,000 | 36 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2004-11-05 | £156,000 | 32 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2004-07-16 | £108,000 | 54 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2004-07-15 | £116,000 | 44 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2004-02-27 | £440,000 | 4 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2003-11-28 | £85,000 | FLAT B, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2003-11-21 | £121,000 | FLAT D, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2003-10-10 | £144,000 | 38 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-08-22 | £102,500 | FLAT C, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2003-08-08 | £83,000 | FLAT 1, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2003-07-11 | £81,500 | FLAT A, 2 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2003-05-23 | £125,000 | 32 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-04-08 | £80,000 | FLAT 3, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2003-01-31 | £135,000 | 40 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2002-07-18 | £194,000 | 28 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2002-05-31 | £95,000 | FLAT 4, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2002-05-29 | £97,000 | 6A DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2002-04-26 | £112,500 | 10A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2002-04-25 | £290,000 | 4 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2002-04-22 | £249,995 | 2 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2002-01-03 | £137,500 | 18 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2001-12-07 | £118,500 | 36 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2001-02-09 | £120,000 | 20 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2000-04-26 | £78,000 | 10A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2000-02-29 | £60,000 | 32A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2000-02-11 | £76,995 | 32 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1999-12-13 | £76,000 | 14 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1999-10-14 | £139,995 | 22 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1999-05-20 | £59,995 | 42 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1998-12-14 | £59,995 | FLAT 4, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 1998-09-03 | £66,500 | 44 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1998-06-01 | £20,000 | FLAT 2, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 1998-04-30 | £46,000 | 14A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1997-04-10 | £54,500 | 46 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1997-03-27 | £53,000 | 56 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1997-02-28 | £42,857 | 14 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1997-02-14 | £20,950 | FLAT 1, BEACON LODGE, 8 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 1997-01-21 | £14,000 | 40 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1996-10-07 | £51,700 | 42 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1996-08-31 | £42,000 | 48 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1995-10-18 | £41,000 | 54 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
103 recorded sales on LU1 1QR. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid (© Crown copyright). Shown for this postcode only.
Nearest schools
| School | Distance | Phase | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallow Primary School | 0.2 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Hillborough Junior School | 0.4 mi | Primary | Outstanding (2023) |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Farley Junior Academy | 0.4 mi | Primary | Outstanding (2024) |
| Whipperley Infant Academy | 0.5 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | 0.6 mi | Primary | Good (2021) |
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Ofsted = latest overall effectiveness (newer inspections may be ungraded). Sources: Get Information about Schools (DfE) · Ofsted.
What's nearby
Nearest GP surgeries: BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE (0.2 mi) · LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE (0.3 mi) · BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE (0.4 mi)
Nearest hospitals: LUTON AND DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (2.3 mi) · LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL (2.3 mi) · SPIRE HARPENDEN HOSPITAL (4.5 mi)
Nearest listed buildings: CENTRAL BLOCK OF ST MARYS HOSPITAL (Grade II) (0.2 mi) · CHRIST CHURCH (Grade II) (0.3 mi) · 127 Dunstable Road (Grade II) (0.3 mi)
Nearest pharmacies: SE MORGAN CHEMIST (0.3 mi) · ACORN PHARMACY (0.3 mi) · HARRIS CHEMIST (0.4 mi)
Nearest stations: Luton (0.6 mi) · Luton Airport Parkway (1.4 mi) · Leagrave (2.3 mi)
Nearest supermarkets: Sainsbury's (0.4 mi) · Lidl (0.4 mi) · Sandhersons (0.4 mi)
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Source: NaPTAN (DfT).
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 41%
- Households
- 8,115
Owned 30% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 54%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LU1 1.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LU1 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 112/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Flood risk
No modelled flood risk is recorded for LU1 1QR in the Environment Agency dataset. This is reassuring but not a guarantee — Check the exact address on the official Environment Agency map →
Source: Environment Agency Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (the official dataset name). Indicative catchment data, not an official property flood search.
How granular is this?
| Measure | DistrictLU1 | SectorLU1 1 | PostcodeLU1 1QR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sold price | £374,585 | £345,125 | £136,956 |
| Population | 62,378 | 25,547 | — |
| Deprivation decile (1 = most deprived) | 3/10 | 2/10 | — |
| Crimes recorded | 752 | 108 | — |
| Schools | 23 | 4 | — |
| Flood risk | High | Medium | Low |
| Gigabit broadband | 92% | 99% | 100% |
| Superfast broadband | 98% | 100% | 100% |
— = no separate figure is published at that level. Most open data is published down to the sector (LU1 1); the postcode column is built from the layers that go finer (sold transactions, Ofcom broadband). Sources: HM Land Registry · Police.uk · Ofsted/GIAS · ONS & IoD2025 · Environment Agency · Ofcom.
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Report generated 1 July 2026. Open data is refreshed periodically; HM Land Registry Price Paid typically lags by around two months, so the most recent sales may not appear yet.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026
Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026
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