Sold STC Detached

25 BENINGTON CLOSE

LUTON, LUTON LU2 7YJ

2 beds 1 baths 753 sq ft Listed 23 Apr 2025 (-416d)

£300,000

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# 2 bedroom link detached house for sale (LU2 7YJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 25 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LUTON LU2 7YJ |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £300,000 Nov 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/01/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £468/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/8510-6929-5090-5339-8222)

## Description

***MUST VIEW TO FULLY APPRECIATE***

Offering for sale this BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED link detached which has a MODERN & CONTEMPORARY theme with GARAGE CONVERSION, NEW KITCHEN, large BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY.

DESCRIPTION:

The property comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. There is now a 22ft living room/diner with dual aspect windows, under stairs storage and a door leading to the rear garden. The garage has now been converted with a stunning new kitchen with a range of wall and base units, inset sink, built in fridge freezer, oven, hob & extractor and a door has been added to a large storage/utility room which has plumbing for washing machine and houses the new boiler.

The first floor has a large double master bedroom with fitted wardrobe space and there is also a good sized single bedroom. The bathroom has been refitted and comprises from a three piece suite including panelled bath, low level wc, wash hand basin and vanity unit.

Externally there is a block paved driveway to the front for at least four vehicles and there is an enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area.

Benington Close is a desirable and quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Bushmead estate.There are an array of shops, bus routes, leisure facilities and other amenities all nearby and Luton Town Centre, the A6 and motorway junctions are just a short drive away. The area has proved incredibly popular with families and children will often attend Bushmead Primary and Stopsley Secondary as their schools.

An internal viewing is highly recommended on this exceptional property and would be suited to many first time buyers.

EPC rating C.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161035751/319898) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #14451523
- **Address:** 25 Benington Close, LUTON, LU2 7YJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2021
- **Work Completed:** 29/01/2021
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3314394
- **Address:** 25 Benington Close, LUTON, LU2 7YJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2005
- **Work Completed:** 25/11/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3681429
- **Address:** 25 Benington Close, LUTON, LU2 7YJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/05/2006
- **Work Completed:** 18/04/2006
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £300,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £310,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £255,000 | 20/03/2020 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £220,000 | 20/06/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £75,000 | 22/10/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN | £500,000 | 18/09/2025 | Detached |
| 4 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN | £440,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £410,000 | 07/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 22 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £370,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 11 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £290,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 133 BUSHMEAD ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7YT | £380,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 133A BUSHMEAD ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7YT | £370,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 17 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN | £525,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ | £340,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN | £490,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached |
| 13 ROBINSWOOD, LUTON, LU2 7YU | £340,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 23 ROBINSWOOD, LUTON, LU2 7YU | £348,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
| 10 FOXHILL, LUTON, LU2 7YR | £360,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £352,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £417,000 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £538,575 (40 Detached, LU2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,093/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,214/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,335/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Chesford Road, LU2 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 22.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-216/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,286/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.6%
- **10y growth:** 46.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.3%

## 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

70 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£300,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£4,286/m²

Local average

£538,575 (-44.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,123 of 33,755)

Street crime

139 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

INDIGO RESIDENTIAL
Linki Detached Family Home
Two Double Bedrooms
Converted Garage
Refitted Kitchen
Refitted Family Bathroom
Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location
Landscaped Rear Garden
Block Paved Driveway
Double Glazed And Gas Central Heating

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*MUST VIEW TO FULLY APPRECIATE*

Offering for sale this BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED link detached which has a MODERN & CONTEMPORARY theme with GARAGE CONVERSION, NEW KITCHEN, large BLOCK PAVED DRIVEWAY.

DESCRIPTION:

The property comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. There is now a 22ft living room/diner with dual aspect windows, under stairs storage and a door leading to the rear garden. The garage has now been converted with a stunning new kitchen with a range of wall and base units, inset sink, built in fridge freezer, oven, hob & extractor and a door has been added to a large storage/utility room which has plumbing for washing machine and houses the new boiler.

The first floor has a large double master bedroom with fitted wardrobe space and there is also a good sized single bedroom. The bathroom has been refitted and comprises from a three piece suite including panelled bath, low level wc, wash hand basin and vanity unit.

Externally there is a block paved driveway to the front for at least four vehicles and there is an enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area.

Benington Close is a desirable and quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Bushmead estate.There are an array of shops, bus routes, leisure facilities and other amenities all nearby and Luton Town Centre, the A6 and motorway junctions are just a short drive away. The area has proved incredibly popular with families and children will often attend Bushmead Primary and Stopsley Secondary as their schools.

An internal viewing is highly recommended on this exceptional property and would be suited to many first time buyers.

EPC rating C.

Listed by

Barton Road

Indigo Residential

Reference: 161035751

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/01/2020

Expiry date: 20/01/2030

Current heating cost: £468/year

Potential heating cost: £437/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14451523

Property Details

Street: 25 Benington Close

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU2 7YJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/02/2021

Work Completed: 29/01/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3314394

Property Details

Street: 25 Benington Close

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU2 7YJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2005

Work Completed: 25/11/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3681429

Property Details

Street: 25 Benington Close

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU2 7YJ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/05/2006

Work Completed: 18/04/2006

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

300% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	21/11/2025 (6 months ago)	£300,000	-3.2%
Sold	15/08/2022 (3 years ago)	£310,000	+21.6%
Sold	20/03/2020 (6 years ago)	£255,000	+15.9%
Sold	20/06/2016 (9 years ago)	£220,000	+193.3%
Sold	22/10/1999 (26 years ago)	£75,000	—

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
19 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN	£500,000	18/09/2025	Detached
4 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN	£440,000	29/09/2023	Detached
Same street 21 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ	£410,000	07/09/2023	Detached
Same street 22 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ	£370,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 11 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ	£290,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
133 BUSHMEAD ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7YT	£380,000	18/11/2022	Detached
133A BUSHMEAD ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7YT	£370,000	08/08/2022	Detached
17 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN	£525,000	08/07/2022	Detached
Same street 28 BENINGTON CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 7YJ	£340,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
19 LIPPITTS HILL, LUTON, LU2 7YN	£490,000	11/05/2022	Detached
13 ROBINSWOOD, LUTON, LU2 7YU	£340,000	28/09/2021	Detached
23 ROBINSWOOD, LUTON, LU2 7YU	£348,000	29/06/2021	Detached
10 FOXHILL, LUTON, LU2 7YR	£360,000	29/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £352,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £417,000 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.6%

10y growth 46.2%

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

1y (index) -1.3%

5y (index) 14.9%

10y (index) 31.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,093/mo

Realistic £1,214/mo

Optimistic £1,335/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Luton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Luton: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Robinswood	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	The Head Shed	0.2 miles
Shop	Bushmead News	0.2 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	1.2 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus	1.5 miles
Train station	Luton	1.6 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	1.9 miles
Train station	Leagrave	2.1 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	2.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	53
Anti-social behaviour	31
Criminal damage and arson	9
Other theft	8
Public order	7
Vehicle crime	7
Other crime	6
Shoplifting	6
Possession of weapons	5
Drugs	3
Robbery	3
Burglary	1
Total incidents	139

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
Bushmead Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2023
Luton Sixth Form College	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Stopsley High School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2022
Stopsley Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 13 Dec 2012
Icknield High School	Secondary	0.8 miles	Good — 19 Mar 2024

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
2 Bed Flat, Chesford Road, LU2	£1,100/mo	2	1.1 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500

Target investor price (1%) £110,000

Gross yield 4.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 22.7×

Monthly cashflow £-216/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).