Gorse Road, Luton

House prices, sold prices and local information for LU1 4GA.

Average price (last 12 months)
£227,500
2 sales
Average price (since 2022)
£233,333
12 sales
Price range
£215k – £263k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
15 Jun 2026
LU1 4GA

At a glance

House prices£228k average28% below the Luton average CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationMore deprived than mostDecile 1 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station30 min walkLuton station Schools3 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 2 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80%

12 property sales on Gorse Road, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2022. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £227,500. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £233,333. That is 28% below the Luton average of £317,955 over the same period. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2022; 4 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Gorse Road compared

Gorse Road£227,500
LU1 postcode area£308,225
Luton£317,955
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2022: £261,250 (2 sales)2022£261k2023: £231,500 (5 sales)2023£232k2024: £221,667 (3 sales)2024£222k2025: £235,000 (1 sales)2025£235k2026: £220,000 (1 sales)2026£220k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat12£233,33315 Jun 2026

Sold prices on Gorse Road

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
Apartment 11, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 15 Jun 2026£220,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 12, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 19 Dec 2025£235,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 8, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 28 Mar 2024£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 1, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 23 Feb 2024£220,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 2, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 29 Jan 2024£215,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 11, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 5 Oct 2023£225,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 6, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 21 Sep 2023£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Block E, 7, Gorse Road 24 Jul 2023£12,000,000 OtherLeasehold
Apartment 7, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 26 Jun 2023£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 3, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 Jun 2023£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 4, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 26 May 2023£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 12, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 21 Apr 2023£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 5, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 14 Apr 2023£242,500 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 10, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 1 Sep 2022£262,500 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 9, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 19 Aug 2022£260,000 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 11, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 7, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 6, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 2, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 12, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 1, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 8, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 4, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 3, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 5, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 10, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold
Apartment 9, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road LU1 4GA 9 May 2022£233,333 FlatLeasehold

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

AddressSalesChange
Apartment 11, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £225,000 (Oct 2023) → £220,000 (Jun 2026) -6%
over 4 yrs
Apartment 12, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £230,000 (Apr 2023) → £235,000 (Dec 2025) +1%
over 4 yrs
Apartment 8, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £230,000 (Mar 2024) -1%
over 2 yrs
Apartment 1, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £220,000 (Feb 2024) -6%
over 2 yrs
Apartment 2, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £215,000 (Jan 2024) -8%
over 2 yrs
Apartment 6, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £230,000 (Sep 2023) -1%
over 1 yr
Apartment 7, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £230,000 (Jun 2023) -1%
over 1 yr
Apartment 3, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £230,000 (Jun 2023) -1%
over 1 yr
Apartment 4, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £230,000 (May 2023) -1%
over 1 yr
Apartment 5, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £242,500 (Apr 2023) +4%
over under a year
Apartment 10, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £262,500 (Sep 2022) +13%
over under a year
Apartment 9, Blackthorn Apartments, 1, Gorse Road £233,333 (May 2022) → £260,000 (Aug 2022) +11%
over under a year

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Crime and flood risk near Gorse Road

Crime

154 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gorse Road in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Anti-social behaviour45
Violence & sexual offences44
Vehicle crime14
Drugs10
Other theft10
Public order10

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Schools near Gorse Road

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 421 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 2–11 Good Report 0.6 mi
The Stockwood Park Academy 1,438 pupils Secondary 11–18 Report 0.6 mi
Farley Junior Academy 334 pupils Primary 7–11 Outstanding Report 0.7 mi
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 296 pupils Primary 3–7 Report 0.7 mi
Hillborough Junior School 358 pupils Primary 7–11 Outstanding Report 0.7 mi
Slip End Village School 112 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.7 mi
Caddington Village School 277 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.8 mi
Oakwood Primary School 149 pupils Other independent school Islam 3–11 Report 0.9 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 and local GPs

Train stations

  • Luton station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
  • Luton Airport Parkway station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
  • Leagrave station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Luton Rugby Club (o/s, Newlands Road) 4 min walk
  • Luton Rugby Club (opp, Newlands Road) 4 min walk
  • Farley Farm Road (nr, Farley Hill) 5 min walk
  • Farley Farm Road (opp, Farley Hill) 6 min walk

GP surgeries

  • The Medici Medical Practice
    3 Windsor Street, Luton · 1.0 mi
  • Caddington Surgery
    33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton · 1.1 mi
  • Castle Medical Group Practice
    27 Castle Street, Luton · 1.1 mi
  • Bute House Medical Centre
    Grove Road, Luton · 1.2 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 1 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: decile 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned38.4%62.5%
Private rented11.4%20.3%
Social rented50.2%17.1%
Households594

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1528.0%17.4%
Aged 15–6463.9%64.1%
Aged 65+8.1%18.6%
Residents1,886

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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.

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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