# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (LU1 1TY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 251 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LUTON LU1 1TY |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £89,000 Mar 2000 |

## Description

If you need space, a good South West facing garden and the ability to park a number of cars off road this extended semi-detached bungalow should be seriously considered.  Situated in a popular location within easy reach of shops, renowned schools and other amenities including junction 11 off the motorway this home would make an excellent next step for a growing family or for those wishing to enjoy single level living. The accommodation comprises, entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, three well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally you will find a front garden driveway, gates leading to a further driveway and a detached garage. The rear garden is South West facing and is not overlooked. Viewers should contact Giggs&Bell on 01582-958070.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87716076/889038) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #8598832
- **Address:** 251 Runley Road, LUTON, LU1 1TY
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/01/2012
- **Work Completed:** 21/11/2011
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14268486
- **Address:** 251 Runley Road, LUTON, LU1 1TY
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/10/2020
- **Work Completed:** 15/10/2020
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 251 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £89,000 | 24/03/2000 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 109 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TX | £271,000 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 235 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £373,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 229 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £353,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 233 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TY | £331,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 107 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1TX | £260,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 194 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1UB | £340,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 180 RUNLEY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1UB | £320,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £352,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £297,750 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £369,518 (28 Semi-detached, LU1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,097/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,219/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,341/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Dale Road, LU1 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.05 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £200,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £160,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,600/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-62/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.1%
- **10y growth:** 26.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Luton; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 19%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.4%

## Flood risk

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

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