Luton Road, Wilstead, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK45 3EX, MK45 3HD, MK45 3ER.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Luton Road, Wilstead, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £445,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £496,433. Average sale prices fell from £527,500 in 2016 to £445,000 in 2026 (-16%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 16% above the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 83% detached, 17% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Luton Road range from £230,000 to £630,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Luton Road ranks 86th for average price.
House prices on Luton Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK45 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 65 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £496,433 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £325,000 | 23 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Luton Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 30 Jul 2026 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 23 Jul 2026 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Plot 102, Luton Road | 31 Oct 2025 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 24, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 9 Feb 2024 | £377,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 10 Nov 2023 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12A, Luton Road MK45 3HD | 15 Sep 2023 | £517,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Plot 257, Luton Road | 30 Aug 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 258, Luton Road | 30 Aug 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 259, Luton Road | 30 Aug 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 260, Luton Road | 30 Aug 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 261, Luton Road | 30 Aug 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 236, Luton Road | 22 Aug 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 237, Luton Road | 22 Aug 2023 | £22,880 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 159, Luton Road | 24 Jul 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 160, Luton Road | 24 Jul 2023 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 35, Luton Road MK45 3ER | 17 Nov 2022 | £607,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 23 Jul 2021 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Luton Road MK45 3HD | 28 Jun 2021 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44A, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 7 May 2021 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Luton Road MK45 3EP | 26 Feb 2021 | £407,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36B, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 18 Nov 2020 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Plot 230, Luton Road | 11 Feb 2020 | £28,092 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 31, Luton Road MK45 3ER | 13 Sep 2019 | £630,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Luton Road MK45 3EP | 13 Jun 2019 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Plot 30, Luton Road | 11 Jan 2019 | £22,250 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 118, Luton Road | 26 Sep 2018 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 119, Luton Road | 26 Sep 2018 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 12A, Luton Road MK45 3HD | 6 Sep 2018 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 8 Aug 2018 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Plot 120, Luton Road | 27 Jul 2018 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 12A, Luton Road MK45 3HD | 8 Jun 2018 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Plot 137, Luton Road | 17 May 2018 | £20,500 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 138, Luton Road | 17 May 2018 | £21,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 192, Luton Road | 24 Apr 2018 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 193, Luton Road | 16 Apr 2018 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 253, Luton Road | 16 Apr 2018 | £22,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 243, Luton Road | 11 Jan 2018 | £27,770 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 40, Luton Road | 24 Oct 2017 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 41, Luton Road | 24 Oct 2017 | £22,300 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 10, Luton Road MK45 3HD | 8 Sep 2017 | £372,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Plot 46, Luton Road | 27 Jul 2017 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 47, Luton Road | 27 Jul 2017 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 48, Luton Road | 27 Jul 2017 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 52, Luton Road | 17 May 2017 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 131, Luton Road | 15 May 2017 | £27,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 57, Luton Road | 15 May 2017 | £20,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 196, Luton Road | 20 Apr 2017 | £25,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| Plot 72, Luton Road | 13 Apr 2017 | £25,700 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 42, Luton Road MK45 3EX | 31 Mar 2017 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Plot 245, Luton Road | 17 Feb 2017 | £25,080 | Other New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24, Luton Road | £377,500 (Feb 2024) → £465,000 (Jul 2026) | +23% over 2 yrs |
| 44, Luton Road | £320,000 (Aug 2018) → £425,000 (Jul 2026) | +33% over 8 yrs |
| 30, Luton Road | £405,000 (Jul 2021) → £435,000 (Nov 2023) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| 12A, Luton Road | £470,000 (Jun 2018) → £480,000 (Sep 2018) → £517,000 (Sep 2023) | +10% over 5 yrs |
| 31, Luton Road | £610,000 (Jul 2016) → £630,000 (Sep 2019) | +3% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Luton Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Kempston Hardwick station 2.5 mi · 51 min walk
- Stewartby station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Briar Bank (opp, Luton Road) 1 min walk
- Briar Bank (o/s, Luton Road) 2 min walk
- Dines Close (opp, Cotton End Road) 5 min walk
- Dines Close (adj) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 3.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 1.1 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 2.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shortstown North Drive · 2.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco New Cardington Express · 2.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 3.5 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 3.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 714 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,514 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bedford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Luton Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.7% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.4% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 34.6% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.1% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.4% | 34.7% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 16.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.5% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 18.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bedford.
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