What did 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA sell for?

24 The Shires, LU2 7QA last sold for £90,000 in October 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,000 in May 2000, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

Across 2 sales between May 2000 and October 2002, 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA rose from £54,000 to £90,000, a change of £36,000. That works out to roughly +23.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

24 The Shires, LU2 7QA 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 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA located?

24 The Shires, LU2 7QA sits in Luton. It falls within the LU2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

Police records around 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA show an average of 385 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

The closest primary school to 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA is St Matthew's Primary School (590m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (723m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA?

The closest bus stop to 24 The Shires, LU2 7QA is Clarendon Road, 113m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 433m away.

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24 The Shires, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7QA

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 24 The Shires

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24 The Shires is a property in Luton (LU2 7QA). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in October 2002. Across 2000–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.7% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 The Shires, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 The Shires 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.

Last sold (2002)

£90,000

Growth on file: 23.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2002Most recent
£90,000
+66.7%over 2 years
10 May 2000
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU2 7QA: £177,000 (2026–2021).

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Area

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Crime

385/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clarendon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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