Swallow Mead, Caddington, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU1 4FP.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Swallow Mead, Caddington, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 2 May 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £574,936. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 79% detached, 21% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Swallow Mead range from £162,500 to £819,750. 76% of homes sold here were freehold and 24% leasehold.
House prices on Swallow Mead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Swallow Mead has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 76% freehold and 24% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £574,936 | 2 May 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £304,133 | 11 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on Swallow Mead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 2 May 2024 | £819,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 21 Dec 2021 | £977,203 | Other | Leasehold |
| 2, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 28 Jun 2021 | £530,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 11 Sep 2020 | £162,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 4 Jun 2018 | £533,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 12 Apr 2018 | £416,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 29 Mar 2018 | £414,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 20 Mar 2018 | £526,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 23 Feb 2018 | £524,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 9 Feb 2018 | £374,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 26 Jan 2018 | £374,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 19 Dec 2017 | £609,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 18 Dec 2017 | £679,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 15 Dec 2017 | £526,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 14 Dec 2017 | £739,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 8 Sep 2017 | £474,584 | Other New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Swallow Mead LU1 4FP | 8 Sep 2017 | £111,168 | Other New build | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Swallow Mead | £739,950 (Dec 2017) → £819,750 (May 2024) | +11% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Swallow Mead | £526,950 (Dec 2017) → £530,000 (Jun 2021) | +1% over 4 yrs |
| 5, Swallow Mead | £111,168 (Sep 2017) → £162,500 (Sep 2020) | +46% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Swallow Mead
Crime
70 crimes were reported within about a mile of Swallow Mead in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Swallow Mead is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Lee at Luton Flood warning area
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Swallow Mead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdell Primary School 517 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Downside Primary School 1,015 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Whipperley Infant Academy 241 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Caddington Village School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Stockwood Park Academy 1,438 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 421 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Challney High School for Boys 1,197 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Maidenhall Primary School 628 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 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
- Leagrave station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Luton station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lyons Community Centre (Opposite) 1 min walk
- Chaul End Road (o/s, Chaul End Road) 11 min walk
- Chaul End Road (o/s, Chaul End Road) 11 min walk
- Easingwold Gardens (nr) 11 min walk
GP surgeries
- Caddington Surgery
33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 1.0 mi - Lister House Surgery
473-475 Dunstable Road, Luton · 1.1 mi - Conway Medical Centre
385 Dunstable Road, Luton · 1.2 mi - Kingsway & Bramingham Medical Centre
Kingsway Primary Care Centre, 385 Dunstable Road, Luton · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Bury Park Luton · 0.7 mi
- Lidl Lidl Hatters Way Retail Park · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Caddington · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Whipperley · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Medigreen Ltd · 1.0 mi
- Farley Hill Chemist · 1.1 mi
- Makan's Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Leagrave Dental · 1.0 mi
- Beech Hill Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
- Dunstable Road (dental Surgery) · 1.6 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,057 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,471 |
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 | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire 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 Swallow Mead
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.3% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 37.5% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | – |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.1% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.7% | 33.2% |
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 15% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.7% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.1% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.5% | 13.8% |
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 Central Bedfordshire.
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