# 1 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (LU2 8SX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 24 THE DELL, LUTON, LUTON LU2 8SX | | Price | £229,995 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £230,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/10/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £416/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5635-5820-0509-0010-5222) ## Description * URBAN & RURAL STOPSLEY * are proud to present this 1 bedroom FREEHOLD house situated within walking distance to local shops, Hertfordshire countryside, the airport & local industry. A fantastic first time buy or investment, this property comprises a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom with bath and shower over, a lounge/diner with separate kitchen and an added conservatory to the private garden. CLICK THROUGH for photos and full colour floorplan with measurements. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 THE DELL, LUTON, LU2 8SX | £230,000 | 27/03/2026 | Terraced | | 24 THE DELL, LUTON, LU2 8SX | £175,000 | 29/01/2021 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 29 THE DELL, LUTON, LU2 8SX | £320,000 | 16/12/2025 | Terraced | | 55 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SW | £235,500 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced | | 40 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SN | £305,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced | | 24 COLWELL RISE, LUTON, LU2 9UA | £223,000 | 15/10/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 21 THE DELL, LUTON, LU2 8SX | £260,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced | | 9 FELBRIGG CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 8UL | £243,500 | 17/08/2023 | Terraced | | 83 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SW | £182,000 | 05/06/2023 | Terraced | | 11 TANFIELD GREEN, LUTON, LU2 9UE | £214,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 22 GREENRIGGS, LUTON, LU2 9TQ | £325,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced | | 20 BOWBROOKVALE, LUTON, LU2 8SY | £280,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced | | 61 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SW | £290,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced | | 13 REEDSDALE, LUTON, LU2 9TG | £360,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced | | 35 FELBRIGG CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 8UL | £262,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced | | 21 FELBRIGG CLOSE, LUTON, LU2 8UL | £243,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced | | 44 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SN | £289,995 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced | | 39 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SN | £275,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | 61 MALTHOUSE GREEN, LUTON, LU2 8SW | £241,000 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced | | 42 BOWBROOKVALE, LUTON, LU2 8SY | £249,500 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced | | 13 REEDSDALE, LUTON, LU2 9TG | £332,500 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced | | 12 TANFIELD GREEN, LUTON, LU2 9UE | £180,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced | | 5 HEDLEY RISE, LUTON, LU2 9UB | £199,995 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced | | 24 COLWELL RISE, LUTON, LU2 9UA | £180,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £290,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £255,550 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £270,627 (55 Terraced, LU2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15% ## 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):** £698/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hedley Rise, LU2 | £1,000/mo | 1 | 0.05 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Detached House, Linbridge Way, LU2 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 0.26 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Handcross Road, LU2 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £967/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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 £1,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.6% *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:** £6,053/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.2% - **10y growth:** 18% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Luton; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.3% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 32.7% ## 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)