Median sold price in LU1, last 5 years
£270,000
Strong sample. Based on 2,671 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Feb 2026.
Built from 554 matched postcode rows within the postcode area LU1, with best-fit area context in Luton.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
LU1 postcode decision report
Useful shortlist area
LU1 currently groups 554 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Luton. Aggregate median sold price reads at £270,000 across 2,671 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 98% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 100% and 5G reaches 90.5% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 42 school rows for shortlist review.
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 554 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 13 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 98%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 42 nearby school rows
- Matched postcodes 554Live postcode rows grouped under LU1
- Median sold price in LU1, last 5 years £270,000Based on 2,671 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Feb 2026
- Best-fit area LutonUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
- Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
- Schools snapshot 42 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup
Joined partial postcode brief
Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price in LU1, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 2,671 sales · Latest sale in data: 13 Feb 2026.
Connectivity
Gigabit 98%Gigabit availability is 98%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0%. 4G strong-coverage share is 100%, with 5G at 90.5% in the current area-level summary.
Planning
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched Luton in the current live coverage yet.
Schools
42 nearby school rowsThe leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 42 school rows for shortlist review.
Transport
805 mapped stopsLuton currently links 805 mapped transport stops, including 8 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside LU1.
Local business
Score 100/100Luton currently links 1,096 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 383 food and drink, 264 grocery, 163 personal services. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Exact postcode follow-up
10 linked postcodesStart with LU1 5FT, Luton and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.
Local business
LU1 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.
Amenity group
Food and drink
383 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (228), restaurant (78), cafe (77).
Amenity group
Grocery
264 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (201), supermarket (28), butcher (15).
Amenity group
Personal services
163 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (119), beauty (44).
Amenity group
Retail
128 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (76), mobile phone (16), diy (12).
Exact postcode follow-up
Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.
outcode match
LU1 5FT
LU1 5FT, Luton
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LU1 5HE
LU1 5HE, Luton
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LU1 4FY
LU1 4FY, Luton
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LU1 4FZ
LU1 4FZ, Luton
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LU1 4GA
LU1 4GA, Luton
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LU1 4FR
LU1 4FR, Central Bedfordshire
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LU1 3DD
LU1 3DD, Luton
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LU1 1TP
LU1 1TP, Luton
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LU1 4FU
LU1 4FU, Central Bedfordshire
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LU1 5HG
LU1 5HG, Luton
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Caddington Village School
Primary option in LU1 4JD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Claystone School
Primary option in LU1 4LL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
Primary option in LU1 3NJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for LU1 5FT before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around LU1.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like LU1 with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess LU1.
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