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54 TENBY DRIVE

LUTON, LUTON LU4 9BL

3 beds 1,076 sq ft Listed 2 Jul 2016 (-3644d)

£225,000

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# 3 bedroom town house for sale (LU4 9BL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 54 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LUTON LU4 9BL |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 100 m² |
| Last sold | £230,000 Dec 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/03/2031
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- L2 (£2,400 - £3,600)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6400-8716-0322-2094-3793)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

***IDEAL FAMILY/FTB HOME***MUST SEE***

Briefly comprising entrance hall, a downstairs bedroom with utility area with downstairs toilet. Upstairs leads to a lounge, kitchen/diner with a further three bedrooms, bathroom with front and rear gardens, garage and ORP.

**DESCRIPTION**

We are delighted to offer for sale this end of terrace town house situated in Leagrave. Briefly comprising entrance hall, a downstairs bedroom with utility area with downstairs toilet. Upstairs leads to a lounge, kitchen/diner with a further three bedrooms, bathroom with front and rear gardens, garage and ORP. Please call to arrange a viewing and avoid disappointment.

**Entrance Hall**

Double glazed door to front aspect. Electric heater.

**Cloakroom**

Suite comprising low level wc and wash hand basin. Part tiling.

**Bedroom Three** 11' 8" x 6' 7" ( 3.56m x 2.01m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Electric heater.

**Kitchen/diner** 13' 4" x 8' 2" ( 4.06m x 2.49m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Part tiling. Electric cooker point. Electric heater.

**Utility Room**

Door to garden. Plumbing for a washing machine.

**First Floor Landing**

Cupboard. Loft access.

**Bedroom Two** 11' 6" x 8' 11" ( 3.51m x 2.72m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

**Front Garden**

Driveway providing off road parking for up to 3 vehicles. Side access.

**Rear Garden**

Laid to lawn with a patio area. Two sheds.

**Garage**

Single garage with up and over door. Power and light supply.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/54932008/718224) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12484024
- **Address:** 54 Tenby Drive, LUTON, LU4 9BL
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/08/2017
- **Work Completed:** 04/07/2017
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12556662
- **Address:** 54 Tenby Drive, LUTON, LU4 9BL
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/09/2017
- **Work Completed:** 24/08/2017
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 54 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £230,000 | 02/12/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX | £125,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 55 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH | £260,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 SEATON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SL | £319,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 125 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £230,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX | £141,600 | 23/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 167 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN | £325,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH | £318,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SD | £330,000 | 02/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 92 WALLER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9RR | £270,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 102 CHESTER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9SQ | £310,000 | 19/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH | £190,000 | 12/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £305,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB | £285,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9DP | £323,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 202 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SA | £230,000 | 08/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 77 CHESTER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9SQ | £305,000 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9DP | £305,000 | 15/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 86 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN | £315,000 | 18/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH | £260,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL | £178,500 | 25/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 153 CHESTER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9SH | £290,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 BODMIN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9BW | £307,700 | 11/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 115 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £307,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 58 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL | £250,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £273,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £269,390 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £275,560 (25 Terraced, LU4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Luton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,095/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,217/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £152,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £121,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,250/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.3%
- **10y growth:** 49.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Luton; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

100 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£230,000 Dec 2016

Price per m²

£2,250/m²

Local average

£275,560 (-18.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,695 of 33,755)

Street crime

320 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three bedroom town house
Garage and parking
Front and rear gardens
Challney School Catchment

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
*IDEAL FAMILY/FTB HOME*MUST SEE*
Briefly comprising entrance hall, a downstairs bedroom with utility area with downstairs toilet. Upstairs leads to a lounge, kitchen/diner with a further three bedrooms, bathroom with front and rear gardens, garage and ORP.

DESCRIPTION
We are delighted to offer for sale this end of terrace town house situated in Leagrave. Briefly comprising entrance hall, a downstairs bedroom with utility area with downstairs toilet. Upstairs leads to a lounge, kitchen/diner with a further three bedrooms, bathroom with front and rear gardens, garage and ORP. Please call to arrange a viewing and avoid disappointment.

Entrance Hall
Double glazed door to front aspect. Electric heater.

Cloakroom
Suite comprising low level wc and wash hand basin. Part tiling.

Bedroom Three 11' 8" x 6' 7" ( 3.56m x 2.01m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Electric heater.

Kitchen/diner 13' 4" x 8' 2" ( 4.06m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Part tiling. Electric cooker point. Electric heater.

Utility Room
Door to garden. Plumbing for a washing machine.

First Floor Landing
Cupboard. Loft access.

Bedroom Two 11' 6" x 8' 11" ( 3.51m x 2.72m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

Front Garden
Driveway providing off road parking for up to 3 vehicles. Side access.

Rear Garden
Laid to lawn with a patio area. Two sheds.

Garage**
Single garage with up and over door. Power and light supply.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Leagrave

Connells

Reference: 54932008

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/03/2021

Expiry date: 18/03/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,500

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£2,400 - £3,600)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12484024

Property Details

Street: 54 Tenby Drive

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU4 9BL

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 07/08/2017

Work Completed: 04/07/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12556662

Property Details

Street: 54 Tenby Drive

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU4 9BL

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/09/2017

Work Completed: 24/08/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/12/2016 (9 years ago)	£230,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX	£125,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
55 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH	£260,000	20/11/2023	Terraced
25 SEATON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SL	£319,000	03/11/2023	Terraced
Same street 125 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL	£230,000	29/03/2023	Terraced
139 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9RX	£141,600	23/03/2023	Terraced
167 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN	£325,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
19 PEMBROKE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9BH	£318,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
14 DAWLISH ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SD	£330,000	02/11/2022	Terraced
92 WALLER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9RR	£270,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
102 CHESTER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9SQ	£310,000	19/10/2022	Terraced
6 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH	£190,000	12/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 34 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL	£305,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
36 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB	£285,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
18 WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9DP	£323,000	09/09/2022	Terraced
202 BEECHWOOD ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9SA	£230,000	08/09/2022	Terraced
77 CHESTER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9SQ	£305,000	24/08/2022	Terraced
14 WICKSTEAD AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9DP	£305,000	15/08/2022	Terraced
86 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BN	£315,000	18/07/2022	Terraced
17 MALHAM CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 8PH	£260,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
29 CHILTERN GARDENS, LUTON, LU4 9RL	£178,500	25/04/2022	Terraced
153 CHESTER AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9SH	£290,000	14/04/2022	Terraced
3 BODMIN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9BW	£307,700	11/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 115 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL	£307,000	04/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 58 TENBY DRIVE, LUTON, LU4 9BL	£250,000	10/12/2021	Terraced

Street average: £273,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £269,390 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 18.3%

10y growth 49.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Luton. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.8%

5y (index) 15.1%

10y (index) 33.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Luton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,095/mo

Realistic £1,217/mo

Optimistic £1,339/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Luton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Afghan	0.1 miles
Shop	Hamza Supermarket	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Roman Road	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Maidenhall Beechwood	0.3 miles
Train station	Leagrave	0.6 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	1.0 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	1.7 miles
Train station	Luton	2.0 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	134
Anti-social behaviour	54
Criminal damage and arson	25
Vehicle crime	22
Public order	21
Drugs	20
Other theft	17
Other crime	10
Burglary	7
Shoplifting	5
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	320

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Beechwood Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Oct 2019
Norton Road Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 13 May 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 6 Dec 2017
Downside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2015
Challney High School for Girls	Secondary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 10 Feb 2020

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £152,125

Target investor price (1%) £121,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).