When did 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS last change hands?

16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS last sold for £129,995 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,000 in January 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2002 and March 2007, 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS rose from £68,000 to £129,995, a change of £61,995. That works out to roughly +13.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS?

16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS located?

16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS sits in Luton. It falls within the LU1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS?

Police records around 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (196% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS?

The closest primary school to 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS is The Linden Academy (443m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chiltern Academy (589m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS?

The closest bus stop to 16 Cambridge Street, LU1 3QS is Seymour Road, 245m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Cambridge Street, Luton, LU1 3QS

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 16 Cambridge Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

16 Cambridge Street is a property in Luton (LU1 3QS). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in March 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.6% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Cambridge Street, Luton, LU1 3QS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Cambridge Street has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£129,995

Growth on file: 13.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2007Most recent
£129,995
+91.2%over 5 years
31 January 2002
£68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU1 3QS: £210,000 (2025–2019).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Luton district page.

Full Luton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Seymour Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Linden Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around LU1 3QS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU1 3QS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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