159 NORTH STREET
LUTON, LUTON LU2 7QH
£250,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
71 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£250,000 Feb 2025
Price per m²
£3,521/m²
Local average
£271,241 (-7.8%)
Street crime
852 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Nova estate agents
- Two double bedrooms
- Extended kitchen
- Train station 0.5 miles away
- Close to local amenities
- Chain free
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Both bedrooms are generously sized, offering ample space for a growing family or a couple. The house is in good condition throughout, showcasing a well maintained interior that’s ready for immediate occupancy.
Outside, the property features a private rear garden, offering a peaceful retreat for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply unwinding. The garden is low maintenance, making it a lovely space to enjoy in all seasons. This home is located close to local amenities, schools, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a convenient and comfortable living environment in Luton.
Listed by
Luton
Nova Estate Agents LTN Limited
Reference: 151714517
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 26/04/2019
Expiry date: 25/04/2029
Current heating cost: £507/year
Potential heating cost: £356/year
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EE Rating
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9889941
Property Details
Street: 159 North Street
Town: LUTON
Postcode: LU2 7QH
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 04/11/2013
Work Completed: 12/10/2013
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #4644318
Property Details
Street: 159 North Street
Town: LUTON
Postcode: LU2 7QH
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 23/04/2007
Work Completed: 31/01/2007
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
112% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 26/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £250,000 | +111.9% |
| Sold | 29/04/2013 (13 years ago) | £118,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 WILLIAM STREET, LUTON, LU2 7RE | £233,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 8 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RR | £251,500 | 26/11/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 139 NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £208,000 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 7 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RP | £282,000 | 19/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 104 COBDEN STREET, LUTON, LU2 0NG | £211,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 32 CHARLES STREET, LUTON, LU2 0EB | £162,500 | 26/06/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 203 NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £195,000 | 15/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RP | £207,500 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 WILLIAM STREET, LUTON, LU2 7RF | £268,000 | 19/04/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 235B NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £85,000 | 29/03/2023 | Flat |
| 87 BUTTERWORTH PATH, LUTON, LU2 0TR | £310,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 235C NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £112,000 | 06/03/2023 | Flat |
| 45 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RP | £260,000 | 12/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 48 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RR | £215,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 EDWARD STREET, LUTON, LU2 0NF | £230,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 227 NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £255,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 71 HAVELOCK ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7PW | £310,000 | 09/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 EDWARD STREET, LUTON, LU2 0NF | £281,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2A RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RR | £247,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RR | £250,000 | 26/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 235A NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £80,000 | 16/09/2022 | Flat |
| 33 EDWARD STREET, LUTON, LU2 0NF | £242,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 216 NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QN | £242,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 RIDGWAY ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7RR | £207,000 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 100 COBDEN STREET, LUTON, LU2 0NG | £248,000 | 16/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 86 REGINALD STREET, LUTON, LU2 7RB | £270,000 | 10/06/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 213 NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £238,500 | 28/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 153 NORTH STREET, LUTON, LU2 7QH | £220,000 | 31/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £174,188 (8 sales)
Area average: £246,375 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Luton. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Luton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Luton.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | 7 to 11 | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | New Fashion | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | High Town Road | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Luton | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Luton Airport Parkway | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Widecombe Nursing Home | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | Luton and Dunstable Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 8.5 miles |
| University | Unknown | 11.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 |
| Shoplifting | 67 |
| Public order | 66 |
| Vehicle crime | 60 |
| Drugs | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 16 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Other crime | 14 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Total incidents | 852 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 12 Oct 2023 |
| Windmill Hill School | Other | 0.2 miles | Inadequate — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Richmond Hill School | Other | 0.3 miles | Good — 11 Dec 2019 |
| Hart Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 0.5 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2014 |
| University of Bedfordshire | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).