Sold STC Maisonette

75 ROMAN ROAD

LUTON, LUTON LU4 9DL

2 beds 1 baths 344 sq ft Listed 27 Apr 2021 (-1857d)

£200,000

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# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (LU4 9DL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 75 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LUTON LU4 9DL |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 32 m² |
| Last sold | £195,000 Aug 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £369/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,523

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- L2 (£1,200 - £1,800)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7800-1077-0122-2000-1593)

## Description

Perfect first time or investment purchase (£850 per month rental income).

The original term of the lease was 999 years from 1960 leaving approximately 940 years remaining. Enclosed rear garden, parking for numerous vehicles & double glazing.

In brief the property comprise; Entrance hall, two well proportioned bedrooms, spacious 21ft lounge/diner with 'French' doors leading to the rear garden, fitted kitchen & bathroom suite.

Viewings come highly recommended on this impressive property. Contact Mantons Estate Agents for more information or to arrange a viewing.

LOCATION

Roman Road is located in the popular area of Leagrave, allowing easy access to Junction 11 & 11a of the M1 motorway and Luton & Dunstable hospital. Leagrave Thames Link train station is a short walk as is a vast array of local shops & amenities, including; Lidl, Iceland, Banks & convenient stores.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EPC Rating TBC. Council Tax Band B. 572 sqft (Approx.).

LEASE INFORMATION

Lease - 999 years from new (940  years remaining Approx.).

Ground rent - £9.00 per year

Service Charge - £0

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/106095848/427549) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15924786
- **Address:** 75 Roman Road, LUTON, LU4 9DL
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 30/08/2023
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 75 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £195,000 | 16/08/2021 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL | £187,000 | 14/11/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 125 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £200,000 | 28/03/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 95 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £240,000 | 09/05/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 87 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £215,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 99 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £230,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 41 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL | £170,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 131 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £200,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| 31 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL | £183,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| WORCESTER HOUSE 17 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB | £145,000 | 16/09/2022 | Flat |
| 8 CANTERBURY CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 2QY | £182,000 | 24/03/2022 | Flat |
| 14 FLAT 1 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DN | £120,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| 5 CANTERBURY CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 2QY | £192,000 | 24/02/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 119 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £205,000 | 15/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 37 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL | £167,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 49 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £250,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 133 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £120,000 | 20/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 81 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL | £200,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £206,667 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £168,250 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £140,499 (13 Flat, LU4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +42.3%

## 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 Terraced House, Hutton Close, LU4 | £2,900/mo | 2 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,900/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.45% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £362,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £290,000

*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 £2,900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 17.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 5.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,797/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 37.2%

*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:** £6,250/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.9%
- **10y growth:** 41.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Luton; Flats and maisonettes series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 4%
- **10y growth (index):** 16%

## 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

LEASEHOLD (940 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

32 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£195,000 Aug 2021

Price per m²

£6,250/m²

Local average

£140,499 (+42.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,695 of 33,755)

Street crime

344 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Mantons Estate Agents are pleased to bring to market this spacious & well appointed maisonette
No upper chain complications
Ground floor with two bedrooms, formerly three bedrooms
Perfect first time or investment purchase (£850 per month rental income)
21ft lounge/diner with 'French' doors leading to the rear garden
Easy access to Leagrave Thames Link train station & M1 junction 11
Driveway to front
940 years remaining on the lease (Approx.)
Fitted kitchen & bathroom
Double glazed windows & doors

Additional details

Heating: Electric, Double glazing
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Private garden, Patio, Enclosed garden, Rear garden, Back garden

Description

MANTONS ESTATE AGENTS are pleased to offer for sale this very spacious two bedroom (formerly three bedrooms) ground floor maisonette located in the outskirts of Leagrave. This larger than average design, 572 sqft (Approx.) provides excellent living space with no upper chain complications.

Perfect first time or investment purchase (£850 per month rental income).

The original term of the lease was 999 years from 1960 leaving approximately 940 years remaining. Enclosed rear garden, parking for numerous vehicles & double glazing.

In brief the property comprise; Entrance hall, two well proportioned bedrooms, spacious 21ft lounge/diner with 'French' doors leading to the rear garden, fitted kitchen & bathroom suite.

Viewings come highly recommended on this impressive property. Contact Mantons Estate Agents for more information or to arrange a viewing.

LOCATION

Roman Road is located in the popular area of Leagrave, allowing easy access to Junction 11 & 11a of the M1 motorway and Luton & Dunstable hospital. Leagrave Thames Link train station is a short walk as is a vast array of local shops & amenities, including; Lidl, Iceland, Banks & convenient stores.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EPC Rating TBC. Council Tax Band B. 572 sqft (Approx.).

LEASE INFORMATION

Lease - 999 years from new (940 years remaining Approx.).
Ground rent - £9.00 per year
Service Charge - £0

Listed by

Barton Le Clay

Mantons Estate Agents

Reference: 106095848

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/05/2021

Current heating cost: £369/year

Potential heating cost: £227/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,523

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15924786 Recent

Property Details

Street: 75 Roman Road

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU4 9DL

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/09/2023

Work Completed: 30/08/2023

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	16/08/2021 (4 years ago)	£195,000	—

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
1 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL	£187,000	14/11/2025	Flat
Same street 125 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£200,000	28/03/2024	Flat
Same street 95 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£240,000	09/05/2023	Flat
Same street 87 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£215,000	28/04/2023	Flat
Same street 99 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£230,000	24/02/2023	Semi-detached
41 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL	£170,000	10/02/2023	Flat
Same street 131 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£200,000	28/10/2022	Flat
31 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL	£183,000	30/09/2022	Flat
WORCESTER HOUSE 17 LEAFIELD, LUTON, LU3 2SB	£145,000	16/09/2022	Flat
8 CANTERBURY CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 2QY	£182,000	24/03/2022	Flat
14 FLAT 1 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DN	£120,000	18/03/2022	Flat
5 CANTERBURY CLOSE, LUTON, LU3 2QY	£192,000	24/02/2022	Flat
Same street 119 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£205,000	15/11/2021	Terraced
37 MORGAN CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 9GL	£167,000	12/11/2021	Flat
Same street 49 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£250,000	15/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 133 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£120,000	20/09/2021	Flat
Same street 81 ROMAN ROAD, LUTON, LU4 9DL	£200,000	30/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £206,667 (9 sales)

Area average: £168,250 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.9%

10y growth 41.6%

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

1y (index) -3.1%

5y (index) 4%

10y (index) 16%

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
Shop	Hamza Supermarket	0.1 miles
Shop	Cutz	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Roman Road	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Maidenhall Beechwood	0.4 miles
Train station	Leagrave	0.5 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	0.9 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	1.6 miles
Train station	Luton	2.1 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire	2.4 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire Luton Campus	2.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	155
Anti-social behaviour	40
Public order	32
Criminal damage and arson	26
Drugs	20
Other theft	19
Vehicle crime	16
Burglary	11
Other crime	10
Possession of weapons	5
Robbery	5
Shoplifting	4
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	344

Within 1 mile during Mar 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	0.2 miles	Good — 14 Oct 2019
Norton Road Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 13 May 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Dec 2017
Challney High School for Girls	Secondary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 10 Feb 2020
Downside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 5 Jun 2015

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 Terraced House, Hutton Close, LU4	£2,900/mo	2	0.26 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,900/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £362,500

Target investor price (1%) £290,000

Gross yield 17.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 5.7×

Monthly cashflow £1,797/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 37.2%

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).