Sold Terraced

24 BEECH ROAD

LUTON, LUTON, LUTON LU1 1DP

3 beds 1,023 sq ft Listed 28 Oct 2005 (-7529d)

£134,995

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (LU1 1DP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LUTON, LUTON LU1 1DP |
| Price | £134,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 95 m² |
| Last sold | £129,500 Apr 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £609/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,520

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- 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/0130-3018-8203-7412-1204)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A three bedroom mid terrace house in Beech Road.

**DIRECTIONS**

From the Luton Office turn left into Upper George Street/Alma Street.  At the bottom of Alma Street turn left and left into Inkerman Street.  At the traffic lights turn right into Dunstable Road.  Continue along Dunstable Road for about two miles and Beech Road is situated on the left.

**DESCRIPTION**

**Entrance Hall**

Door to front, radiator, laminated flooring. coved ceiling.

**Shower Room**

Low level w.c., wash hand basin, part tiled walls, window to side, radiator, walk in shower, vinyl flooring.

**Lounge**   (11' 11" x 9' 9")

Double glazed window to rear, radiator, under stairs cupboard, laminated flooring, dado rail.

**Kitchen**   (8' 10" x 8' 11")

Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and cupboards under, work surfaces, part tiled walls, plumbing for washing machine, boiler for central heating, double glazed window to side, door to side and rear, extractor fan, laminated flooring.

**Staircase To First Floor**

From entrance hall.

**Landing**

Access to loft space, laminated flooring, coved and textured ceiling, airing cupboard.

**Bedroom 1**   (11' 10" x 14' 3")

Two double glazed windows to front, double radiator, laminated flooring, coved ceiling.

**Bedroom 2**   (8' 8" x 12')

Double glazed windows to rear, radiator, laminated flooring, dado rail.

**Bedroom 3**   (5' 6" x 8' 10")

Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminated flooring.

**Bathroom**

Bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c., part tiled walls, radiator, vinyl flooring, window to side.

**Outside**

**Rear Garden**

Patio area, vegetable patch and garden shed.  Side access to front.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003 - 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.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/4929085/427321)

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #4235414
- **Address:** 24 Beech Road, LUTON, LU1 1DP
- **Certificate Issued:** 20/11/2006
- **Work Completed:** 03/11/2006
- **Items:** 8 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP | £129,500 | 13/04/2006 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 62 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR | £215,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 24 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DN | £210,000 | 19/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 63 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DL | £138,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 80 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR | £125,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DN | £235,000 | 19/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 36 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP | £240,000 | 17/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DL | £250,000 | 03/02/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 68 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP | £160,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD | £176,000 | 14/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DL | £125,000 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 HAZELBURY CRESCENT, LUTON, LU1 1DG | £152,150 | 22/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 94 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR | £235,000 | 14/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 50 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR | £250,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 64 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP | £210,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD | £230,000 | 19/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AP | £225,000 | 24/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 78 OAK ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AD | £220,000 | 10/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AP | £220,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 49 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AP | £260,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD | £218,000 | 07/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 212 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8JL | £300,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 27 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD | £234,000 | 25/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 96 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR | £236,000 | 28/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £203,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £212,708 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £269,340 (47 Terraced, LU1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -49.9%

## 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):** £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 End Terrace, Guardian Way, LU1 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Guardian Way, LU1 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Ferndale Road, LU1 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,717/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.19% (strong)
- **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:** 14.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £883/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 27.1%

*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:** £1,421/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.4%
- **10y growth:** 20.5%

## 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

Floor area

95 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£129,500 Apr 2006

Price per m²

£1,421/m²

Local average

£269,340 (-49.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,257 of 33,755)

Street crime

830 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bedroom Mid Terrace
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing
Two Reception Rooms
Bury Park Location

Description

SUMMARY
A three bedroom mid terrace house in Beech Road.

DIRECTIONS
From the Luton Office turn left into Upper George Street/Alma Street. At the bottom of Alma Street turn left and left into Inkerman Street. At the traffic lights turn right into Dunstable Road. Continue along Dunstable Road for about two miles and Beech Road is situated on the left.

DESCRIPTION

Entrance Hall
Door to front, radiator, laminated flooring. coved ceiling.

Shower Room
Low level w.c., wash hand basin, part tiled walls, window to side, radiator, walk in shower, vinyl flooring.

Lounge (11' 11" x 9' 9")
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, under stairs cupboard, laminated flooring, dado rail.

Kitchen (8' 10" x 8' 11")
Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and cupboards under, work surfaces, part tiled walls, plumbing for washing machine, boiler for central heating, double glazed window to side, door to side and rear, extractor fan, laminated flooring.

Staircase To First Floor
From entrance hall.

Landing
Access to loft space, laminated flooring, coved and textured ceiling, airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 (11' 10" x 14' 3")
Two double glazed windows to front, double radiator, laminated flooring, coved ceiling.

Bedroom 2 (8' 8" x 12')
Double glazed windows to rear, radiator, laminated flooring, dado rail.

Bedroom 3 (5' 6" x 8' 10")
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminated flooring.

Bathroom
Bath, wash hand basin, low level w.c., part tiled walls, radiator, vinyl flooring, window to side.

Outside

Rear Garden
Patio area, vegetable patch and garden shed. Side access to front.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003 - 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

Luton

Connells

Reference: 4929085

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/07/2022

Current heating cost: £609/year

Potential heating cost: £428/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,520

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
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)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4235414

Property Details

Street: 24 Beech Road

Town: LUTON

Postcode: LU1 1DP

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/11/2006

Work Completed: 03/11/2006

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/04/2006 (20 years ago)	£129,500	—

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
62 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR	£215,000	09/01/2026	Terraced
24 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DN	£210,000	19/12/2023	Terraced
63 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DL	£138,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
80 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR	£125,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
20 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DN	£235,000	19/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 36 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP	£240,000	17/04/2023	Semi-detached
49 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DL	£250,000	03/02/2023	Terraced
Same street 68 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP	£160,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
24 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD	£176,000	14/11/2022	Terraced
11 IVY ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DL	£125,000	27/10/2022	Terraced
24 HAZELBURY CRESCENT, LUTON, LU1 1DG	£152,150	22/08/2022	Terraced
94 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR	£235,000	14/08/2022	Terraced
50 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR	£250,000	12/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 64 BEECH ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1DP	£210,000	25/07/2022	Terraced
18 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD	£230,000	19/07/2022	Terraced
65 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AP	£225,000	24/06/2022	Terraced
78 OAK ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AD	£220,000	10/05/2022	Terraced
7 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AP	£220,000	14/04/2022	Terraced
49 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AP	£260,000	12/04/2022	Terraced
32 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD	£218,000	07/03/2022	Terraced
212 DUNSTABLE ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8JL	£300,000	03/12/2021	Terraced
27 WIMBORNE ROAD, LUTON, LU1 1PD	£234,000	25/11/2021	Terraced
96 HAMPTON ROAD, LUTON, LU4 8AR	£236,000	28/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £203,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £212,708 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.4%

10y growth 20.5%

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%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: STONEWATER LIMITED (20558R)

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: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LU1 1DP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	The Cake Family	0.0 miles
Shop	Kashmir Stores	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Clifton Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Luton	0.7 miles
University	University Of Bedfordshire	1.1 miles
Train station	Luton Airport Parkway	1.7 miles
Hospital	Spire Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Harpenden Memorial Hospital	5.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	297
Anti-social behaviour	117
Shoplifting	66
Other theft	60
Vehicle crime	60
Public order	59
Criminal damage and arson	53
Drugs	44
Other crime	18
Robbery	18
Burglary	13
Bicycle theft	10
Theft from the person	8
Possession of weapons	7
Total incidents	830

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
Beech Hill Community Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2021
Mehria Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	Good — 24 Nov 2022
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Dallow Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2017
Active Support Education Centre	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 13 Oct 2022

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 End Terrace, Guardian Way, LU1	£1,600/mo	3	0.22 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Guardian Way, LU1	£1,950/mo	3	0.24 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Ferndale Road, LU1	£1,600/mo	3	0.33 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,717/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.19%

Max investor price (0.8%) £200,000

Target investor price (1%) £160,000

Gross yield 14.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7×

Monthly cashflow £883/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 27.1%

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).