What did 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX sell for?

16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX last sold for £175,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,500 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and November 2019, 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX rose from £42,500 to £175,000, a change of £132,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX?

16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX 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.

Which area is 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX in?

16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX?

The closest primary school to 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX is St Matthew's Primary School (583m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (833m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX?

The closest bus stop to 16 Bedford Gardens, LU3 1BX is Frederick Street, 84m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 317m away.

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16 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 16 Bedford Gardens

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16 Bedford Gardens is a property in Luton (LU3 1BX). It has council tax band B.

Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Sold November 2019 for £175,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Bedford Gardens, Luton, LU3 1BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Bedford Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Price for 16 Bedford Gardens has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Last sold (2019)

£175,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2019Most recent
£175,000
+311.8%over 21 years
30 October 1998
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 1BX: £220,000 (2025–2021).

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Area

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Full Luton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Frederick Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Matthew's Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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54.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 1BX

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