Alton Road, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU1 3NS.
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At a glance
23 property sales on Alton Road, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 1 Sep 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £311,071. Average sale prices rose from £263,333 in 2016 to £343,250 in 2025 (+30%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% semi-detached, 4% terraced, 4% detached. Recorded sale prices on Alton Road range from £230,000 to £525,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Alton Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Alton Road 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 23 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 21 | £311,071 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £305,000 | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Detached | 1 | £525,000 | 9 Feb 2024 |
Sold prices on Alton Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 1 Sep 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 1 Aug 2025 | £333,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 10 Jun 2025 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 5 Feb 2025 | £380,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 30 Apr 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 28 Mar 2024 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 9 Feb 2024 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 26 Jan 2024 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 5 Dec 2022 | £385,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 29 Apr 2022 | £363,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 16 Dec 2021 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 17 Jun 2019 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 24 Apr 2019 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 31 Jan 2019 | £272,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 19 Oct 2018 | £256,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 19 Feb 2018 | £268,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 11 Aug 2017 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 21 Jul 2017 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 22 May 2017 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 7 Apr 2017 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 6 Dec 2016 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 29 Jul 2016 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Alton Road LU1 3NS | 15 Mar 2016 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Alton Road | £285,000 (Dec 2016) → £330,000 (Sep 2025) | +16% over 9 yrs |
| 34, Alton Road | £268,500 (Feb 2018) → £385,000 (Dec 2022) | +43% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alton Road
Crime
596 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alton Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 163 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 |
| Public order | 50 |
| Vehicle crime | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Other theft | 37 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alton Road 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 Alton Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Avenue Centre for Education 51 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Linden Academy 427 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Chiltern Academy 1,203 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Tennyson Road Primary School 724 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oakwood Primary School 149 pupils | Other independent school Islam | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chapel Street Nursery School 130 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hart Hill Nursery School 83 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.8 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, tram & metro stations
- Luton Airport Parkway station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Luton station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Leagrave station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
- Luton Airport DART Station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hoylake Court (o/s, Cutenhoe Road) 2 min walk
- Alton Road (opp, Park Street) 2 min walk
- Griffin House (o/s, Osborne Road) 3 min walk
- Seymour Road (opp) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Castle Medical Group Practice
27 Castle Street, Luton · 0.5 mi - The Medici Medical Practice
3 Windsor Street, Luton · 0.5 mi - The Town Centre Practice
14-16 Chapel Street, Luton · 0.6 mi - Bute House Medical Centre
Grove Road, Luton · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Gipsy Lane, Luton · 0.3 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Luton Food Warehouse · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Luton Park St · 0.4 mi
- Spar PFS EG - OTM - Luton · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- A George Street (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Luton Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- 1a Peel Street [dental Practice] · 0.7 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 594 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,624 |
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 | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Luton 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 Alton Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.6% | 45.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 20.2% | 37% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.3% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 37.9% |
| No religion | 23.1% | 17.6% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 32.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 61.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 41% | 38.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.9% | 29.8% |
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 22.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12% | 12.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 4% | 4% |
General health
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 48.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.3% | 43% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24.8% | 23.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.8% | 25% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.1% | 8.5% |
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 Luton.
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