Bideford Gardens, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU3 1UE.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Bideford Gardens, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £257,907. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £255,757. Average sale prices rose from £238,333 in 2016 to £257,907 in 2026 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 19% below the Luton average of £318,456 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 90% terraced, 10% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Bideford Gardens range from £193,813 to £322,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 297 streets in Luton with at least two sales in the last year, Bideford Gardens ranks 230th for average price.
House prices on Bideford Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £255,757 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £222,500 | 28 Nov 2018 |
Sold prices on Bideford Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 10 Mar 2026 | £322,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 3 Feb 2026 | £193,813 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 16 Jun 2025 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 13 Mar 2020 | £258,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 14 Dec 2018 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5A, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 28 Nov 2018 | £222,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 20 Oct 2017 | £253,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 29 Jul 2016 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 5 May 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Bideford Gardens LU3 1UE | 22 Apr 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Bideford Gardens | £230,000 (Apr 2016) → £322,000 (Mar 2026) | +40% over 10 yrs |
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Schools near Bideford Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Austin Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Icknield High School 1,452 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| William Austin Junior School 498 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bushmead Primary & Nursery School 720 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Icknield Primary School 612 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| River Bank Primary School 793 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Denbigh High School 1,130 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Denbigh Primary School 610 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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 stations
- Luton station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Leagrave station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Austin Road (opp) 1 min walk
- Graham Gardens (nr) 2 min walk
- Austin Road (nr) 2 min walk
- Heathfield Road (adj, Austin Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Blenheim Medical Centre
9 Blenheim Crescent, Luton · 0.7 mi - Woodland Avenue Practice
30 Woodland Avenue, Luton · 0.8 mi - Neville Road Surgery
5 Neville Road, Luton · 0.9 mi - Gardenia Practice
2A Gardenia Avenue, Luton · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Luton Bishopscote Express · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Luton - Hancock Drive · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birdsfoot Lane · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Biscot Road · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Bishopscote Chemist · 0.6 mi
- Bushmead Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Birdsfoot Lane Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Marsh Road Dental Practice · 1.1 mi
- Marsh Road (dental Surgery) · 1.1 mi
- Oral Health Clinic · 1.1 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 492 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,590 |
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 Bideford Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 57.9% | 37% |
| White | 30.3% | 45.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.5% | 10.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.1% | 4.3% |
Religion
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 51.9% | 32.9% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 37.9% |
| No religion | 7.7% | 17.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 61.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 34.3% | 38.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37% | 29.8% |
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 22.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 4% |
General health
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 48.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 12% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.9% | 43% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.2% | 23.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.3% | 8.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.6% | 25% |
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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