When did 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU last change hands?

18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU last sold for £176,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,500 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and April 2008, 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU rose from £44,500 to £176,000, a change of £131,500. That works out to roughly +11.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU in?

18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

Police records around 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU show an average of 249 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

The closest primary school to 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is Icknield Primary School (496m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Icknield High School (938m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU?

The closest bus stop to 18a, Black Swan Lane, LU3 2LU is Westmorland Avenue, 165m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18a, Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU

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Overview

About 18a

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

18a is a three-bedroom property in Luton (LU3 2LU). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18a, Black Swan Lane, Luton, LU3 2LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18a 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Last sold (2008)

£176,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2008Most recent
£176,000
+295.5%over 12 years
30 October 1995
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2LU: £315,000 (2025–2021).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

249/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Westmorland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Icknield Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for LU3 2LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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