New Bedford Road, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU3 1LF, LU3 1LH, LU3 1NB.
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At a glance
86 property sales on New Bedford Road, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £350,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £174,805. Average sale prices fell from £283,333 in 2016 to £195,000 in 2026 (-31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 10% above the Luton average of £318,456 over the same period. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 9 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% flat, 22% semi-detached, 20% detached. Recorded sale prices on New Bedford Road range from £135,000 to £760,000. 45% of homes sold here were freehold and 55% leasehold. Of 297 streets in Luton with at least two sales in the last year, New Bedford Road ranks 104th for average price.
House prices on New Bedford Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 45% freehold and 55% leasehold across 121 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 49 | £174,805 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 19 | £431,868 | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Detached | 17 | £570,294 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £340,000 | 5 Feb 2018 |
Sold prices on New Bedford Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 23 Jul 2026 | £172,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 81, New Bedford Road LU3 1DJ | 30 Mar 2026 | £218,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 289, New Bedford Road LU3 1LW | 10 Dec 2025 | £660,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Bedford Gardens, New Bedford Road LU3 1BX | 2 Sep 2025 | £233,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 383, New Bedford Road LU3 2AB | 29 Aug 2025 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, New Bedford Road LU3 1BS | 1 Jul 2025 | £2,600,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 10, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road LU3 1LF | 30 May 2025 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 458, New Bedford Road LU3 2BA | 7 Feb 2025 | £760,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 7 Feb 2025 | £178,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 50, New Bedford Road LU1 1SH | 19 Dec 2024 | £550,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 313, New Bedford Road LU3 1NH | 15 Nov 2024 | £455,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 117, New Bedford Road LU3 1LE | 1 Oct 2024 | £724,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road LU3 1LF | 3 Sep 2024 | £143,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 47, New Bedford Road LU1 1SE | 27 Aug 2024 | £2,125,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Bedford Gardens, New Bedford Road LU3 1BX | 15 Aug 2024 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 87, New Bedford Road LU3 1DJ | 20 Jun 2024 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Lakeview, New Bedford Road LU3 1NB | 22 Mar 2024 | £157,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 233, New Bedford Road LU3 1LN | 7 Mar 2024 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 343, New Bedford Road LU3 2AB | 1 Mar 2024 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 233, New Bedford Road LU3 1LN | 6 Feb 2024 | £405,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 5 Jan 2024 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 442, New Bedford Road LU3 2BA | 18 Dec 2023 | £755,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Mount, New Bedford Road LU3 1BU | 8 Dec 2023 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 359, New Bedford Road LU3 2AB | 27 Oct 2023 | £465,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Mount, New Bedford Road LU3 1BU | 8 Sep 2023 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 470, New Bedford Road LU3 2BA | 8 Jun 2023 | £690,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 217, New Bedford Road LU3 1LL | 9 Feb 2023 | £715,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 251, New Bedford Road LU3 1LW | 17 Jan 2023 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 251, New Bedford Road LU3 1LW | 17 Jan 2023 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 129, New Bedford Road LU3 1LF | 17 Oct 2022 | £706,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 8, Lakeview, New Bedford Road LU3 1NB | 30 Sep 2022 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 116, New Bedford Road LU3 1DF | 30 Aug 2022 | £506,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, New Bedford Road LU1 1SA | 14 Jul 2022 | £500,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 14, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road LU3 1LF | 30 May 2022 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, The Mount, New Bedford Road LU3 1BU | 27 May 2022 | £215,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 255, New Bedford Road LU3 1LW | 16 May 2022 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 14, Lakeview, New Bedford Road LU3 1NB | 28 Apr 2022 | £178,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 12 Apr 2022 | £170,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 11, Bedford Gardens, New Bedford Road LU3 1BX | 11 Apr 2022 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, New Bedford Road LU1 1SA | 8 Apr 2022 | £260,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Flat 11, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road LU3 1LF | 1 Apr 2022 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 18 Mar 2022 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 27 Jan 2022 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 175, New Bedford Road LU3 1LJ | 17 Dec 2021 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 305, New Bedford Road LU3 1NH | 17 Dec 2021 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Bedford Gardens, New Bedford Road LU3 1BX | 25 Aug 2021 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road LU3 1LH | 6 Jul 2021 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 355, New Bedford Road LU3 2AB | 1 Apr 2021 | £355,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 436, New Bedford Road LU3 2BA | 29 Mar 2021 | £499,999 | Detached | Freehold |
| Garage 1, Bedford Gardens, New Bedford Road | 12 Jan 2021 | £209,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road | £180,000 (Jun 2018) → £172,000 (Jul 2026) | -4% over 8 yrs |
| 70, New Bedford Road | £1,500,000 (Dec 2018) → £2,600,000 (Jul 2025) | +73% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 10, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road | £170,000 (May 2017) → £160,000 (May 2025) | -6% over 8 yrs |
| Flat 1, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road | £140,000 (Feb 2017) → £140,000 (Sep 2018) → £143,000 (Sep 2024) | +2% over 8 yrs |
| 233, New Bedford Road | £405,000 (Feb 2024) → £500,000 (Mar 2024) | +23% over under a year |
| Flat 14, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road | £137,000 (Jul 2017) → £135,000 (May 2022) | -1% over 5 yrs |
| 11, Bedford Gardens, New Bedford Road | £180,000 (Aug 2016) → £220,000 (Apr 2022) | +22% over 6 yrs |
| Flat 11, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road | £170,000 (Apr 2017) → £175,000 (Apr 2022) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| 436, New Bedford Road | £450,000 (Jun 2018) → £400,000 (Dec 2019) → £499,999 (Mar 2021) | +11% over 3 yrs |
| 357, New Bedford Road | £300,000 (Jun 2016) → £305,000 (Oct 2020) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 15, New Bedford Road | £985,000 (Sep 2018) → £1,023,750 (Sep 2019) | +4% over under a year |
| Flat 2, 195, New Bedford Road | £82,500 (May 2019) → £112,500 (Aug 2019) | +36% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near New Bedford Road
Crime
773 crimes were reported within about a mile of New Bedford Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 249 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 |
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Public order | 51 |
| Vehicle crime | 48 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 47 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
New Bedford Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- 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 New Bedford Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh High School 1,130 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| River Bank Primary School 793 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Richmond Hill School 282 pupils | Community special school | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Denbigh Primary School 610 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 139 pupils | Other independent school | 9–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mehria Primary School 110 pupils | Other independent school | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Matthew's Primary School 884 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School 888 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Leagrave station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bath Road (opp) 2 min walk
- Alexandra Avenue (nr) 2 min walk
- Bath Road (o/s) 3 min walk
- Wardown Crescent (adj) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Blenheim Medical Centre
9 Blenheim Crescent, Luton · 0.3 mi - Malzeard Road Practice
2A Malzeard Road, Luton · 0.3 mi - Bell House Medical Centre
163 Dunstable Road, Luton · 0.6 mi - Woodland Avenue Practice
30 Woodland Avenue, Luton · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Biscot Road · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Bury Park Luton · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Luton · 0.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda Viva Express Petrol · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Blenheim Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Right Meds Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Biscot Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Dunstable Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
- Beech Hill Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Liverpool Road Health Centre · 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 3 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 31.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 799 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,846 |
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 New Bedford Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 64.7% | 37% |
| White | 20.7% | 45.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.2% | 10.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.9% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 58.6% | 32.9% |
| Christian | 20.8% | 37.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| No religion | 7.8% | 17.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 61.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 40.5% | 38.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.8% | 29.8% |
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 22.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.3% | 12.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% |
General health
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 48.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.4% | 43% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.8% | 23.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17% | 25% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.8% | 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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