LU5 4DD
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Property report — LU5 4DD
Open-data due diligence for LU5 4DD and the area around it.
LU5 4DD in brief: 85 recorded sales (£36,000–£570,000) · no modelled flood risk · 6 schools nearby.
What scope is each figure? Sold sales, broadband and flood risk are for LU5 4DD itself. Where open data isn't published that finely (population, crime, schools), we show the LU5 4 sector — each figure below is tagged with its scope.
Avg sold price
£635,844
Population
23,128
Crimes recorded
47
Schools
7
Flood risk
None modelled
Gigabit broadband
90%
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LU5 4, 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 (48 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Sold prices on this postcode
| Date | Price | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | £176,000 | 17A DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2023-10-27 | £400,000 | 26 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2023-07-31 | £245,000 | 39 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2023-06-30 | £250,000 | 4 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2023-06-21 | £310,000 | 11 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2023-06-09 | £350,000 | 34 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2023-02-02 | £488,000 | 38A DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2022-12-13 | £430,000 | 24 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2022-10-21 | £440,000 | 40 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2022-09-25 | £300,000 | 6 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2022-09-07 | £460,000 | 21 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2022-09-02 | £175,500 | 17 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2022-06-08 | £570,000 | 53 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2022-03-21 | £390,000 | 38 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2021-09-16 | £430,000 | 27 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2021-06-16 | £432,000 | 41 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2020-10-23 | £260,000 | 8 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2020-02-03 | £310,000 | 27 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2018-10-12 | £185,000 | 39 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2016-05-24 | £212,500 | 8 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2016-04-29 | £137,500 | 17A DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2016-03-14 | £292,500 | 36 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2016-02-12 | £140,000 | 39 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2016-01-29 | £230,000 | 7 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2015-10-28 | £100,000 | 37 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2015-08-28 | £136,500 | 17 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2015-05-01 | £312,000 | 38 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2015-02-13 | £315,000 | 31 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2015-02-06 | £134,995 | 17A DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2014-06-02 | £160,000 | 8 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2013-08-21 | £335,000 | 29 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2012-12-19 | £154,000 | 2 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2012-06-29 | £195,000 | 61 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2011-11-24 | £123,000 | 8 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2009-11-30 | £215,000 | 30 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2009-04-30 | £224,930 | 49 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2008-05-22 | £228,000 | 34 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-12-20 | £180,000 | 30 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-11-16 | £265,000 | 27 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-08-31 | £123,500 | 17A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2007-05-16 | £248,000 | 38 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-02-20 | £248,000 | 40 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2007-02-08 | £205,000 | 41 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2006-10-05 | £165,000 | 2 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2006-02-24 | £230,000 | 49 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2005-10-10 | £155,000 | 2 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2005-10-07 | £177,000 | 41 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2005-03-04 | £178,000 | 7 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2004-07-28 | £165,000 | 26 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2004-05-07 | £102,500 | 17 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 2004-03-31 | £181,500 | 61 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2004-02-27 | £230,000 | 59 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2004-02-22 | £155,000 | 9 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-12-18 | £131,000 | 40A DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2003-12-15 | £145,000 | 9 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-06-12 | £81,000 | 17A DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-05-07 | £138,000 | 6 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2003-01-24 | £250,000 | 31 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2002-07-23 | £130,000 | 19 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2002-06-12 | £151,500 | 32 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2002-05-31 | £141,000 | 34 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2002-03-08 | £249,950 | 29 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2002-02-15 | £115,000 | 28 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 2001-10-23 | £55,000 | 7 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2001-06-28 | £215,000 | 20 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 2000-11-17 | £85,000 | 2 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2000-11-14 | £138,000 | 23 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 2000-06-08 | £79,000 | 40A DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1999-12-16 | £89,995 | 15 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1999-06-16 | £36,000 | 17 DOWNS ROAD | Flat |
| 1999-02-19 | £162,000 | 53 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 1998-11-27 | £56,250 | 6 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1998-09-29 | £70,000 | 15 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1998-06-26 | £83,500 | 34 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1998-03-17 | £52,000 | 11 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1998-02-06 | £80,000 | 12 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 1997-05-23 | £57,600 | 7 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1997-04-18 | £126,000 | 47 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 1996-12-06 | £64,500 | 36 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1996-11-27 | £40,000 | 9 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1996-11-25 | £46,250 | 6 DOWNS ROAD | Terraced |
| 1996-10-25 | £39,000 | 40A DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
| 1996-09-10 | £118,000 | 16 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 1996-01-16 | £73,500 | 27 DOWNS ROAD | Detached |
| 1995-08-30 | £58,000 | 49 DOWNS ROAD | Semi-detached |
85 recorded sales on LU5 4DD. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid (© Crown copyright). Shown for this postcode only.
Nearest schools
| School | Distance | Phase | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy | 0.2 mi | All-through | Report card → |
| St. Augustine's Academy | 0.4 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Watling Lower School | 0.4 mi | Primary | Report card → |
| Ardley Hill Academy | 0.5 mi | Primary | Good (2024) |
| Dunstable Icknield Lower School | 0.7 mi | Primary | Requires improvement (2023) |
| Hadrian Academy | 0.7 mi | Primary | Report card → |
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: KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY (0.4 mi) · EASTGATE SURGERY (0.5 mi) · WEST STREET SURGERY (0.7 mi)
Nearest hospitals: LUTON AND DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (1.7 mi) · LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL (1.7 mi)
Nearest listed buildings: THE WHITE SWAN PUBLIC HOUSE (Grade II) (0.3 mi) · HALF MOON HOUSE (Grade II) (0.3 mi) · CHEW'S HOUSE (Grade II*) (0.3 mi)
Nearest pharmacies: MAYFIELD PHARMACY (0.4 mi) · HERINGTON (CHEMISTS) LTD (0.4 mi) · BOOTS (0.5 mi)
Nearest stations: Leagrave (2.7 mi) · Luton (4.1 mi) · Luton Airport Parkway (4.9 mi)
Nearest supermarkets: Lidl (0.4 mi) · Downside Supermarket (0.4 mi) · Sainsbury's (0.4 mi)
Straight-line distance from the postcode. Source: NaPTAN (DfT).
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 9,250
Owned 65% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 16%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LU5 4.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LU5 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 53/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Flood risk
No modelled flood risk is recorded for LU5 4DD 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 | DistrictLU5 | SectorLU5 4 | PostcodeLU5 4DD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average sold price | £436,255 | £635,844 | £195,447 |
| Population | 54,752 | 23,128 | — |
| Deprivation decile (1 = most deprived) | 6/10 | 7/10 | — |
| Crimes recorded | 259 | 47 | — |
| Schools | 21 | 7 | — |
| Flood risk | High | Low | Low |
| Gigabit broadband | 84% | 90% | 100% |
| Superfast broadband | 96% | 99% | 100% |
— = no separate figure is published at that level. Most open data is published down to the sector (LU5 4); 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 2 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
Indicative due diligence compiled from public open data. Not a substitute for a regulated conveyancing or property search, a survey, or professional advice.