Alma Street - LU1 2PL
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 2PL is a residential postcode situated on Alma Street, Luton, LU1 with 56 addresses.
It ranks as the 731st largest and 50th most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 56 properties: 3 houses and 53 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £132,155
- 10 Year change
- up 14.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £848pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 40.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £328/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 2PL is a residential postcode situated on Alma Street, Luton, LU1 with 56 addresses.
It ranks as the 731st largest and 50th most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 56 properties: 3 houses and 53 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £132,155
- 10 Year change
- up 14.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £848pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 40.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £328/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin LU1 2PL
- Christopher House
Modern Building | 9 Units
- Erris House
Modern Building | 12 Units
- Seren House
Modern Building | 5 Units
- Suite
Modern Building | 5 Units
- 8A Alma Street
2 Bed Modern Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LU1 2PL sold for £250,000 on 4th April 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £132,155.
The LU1 2PL Sales Market has increased by 14.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.3% | £132,155 |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £132,535 |
| June 2024 | -0.1% | £129,599 |
| June 2023 | -1.1% | £129,716 |
| June 2022 | 7.2% | £131,128 |
| June 2021 | 3.4% | £122,341 |
| June 2020 | 2.6% | £118,281 |
| June 2019 | -6.1% | £115,323 |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £122,757 |
| June 2017 | 6% | £122,010 |
| June 2016 | 24% | £115,154 |
| June 2015 | 11.5% | £92,856 |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £83,288 |
| June 2013 | 3.5% | £77,691 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £75,043 |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £74,973 |
| June 2010 | 4.5% | £74,559 |
| June 2009 | -17.2% | £71,369 |
| June 2008 | -4.7% | £86,173 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £90,383 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £848.
The LU1 2PL Rental Market has increased by 40.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £848pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.9% | £825pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.4% | £809pcm |
| June 2023 | 16.4% | £753pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £647pcm |
| June 2021 | 2% | £601pcm |
| June 2020 | -1.4% | £589pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £598pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.5% | £596pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £617pcm |
| June 2016 | 7.6% | £604pcm |
| June 2015 | 10.1% | £562pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.1% | £510pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £486pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £483pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.2% | £478pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £464pcm |
| June 2009 | -8% | £459pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £498pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £496pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 4th April 2025 for £250,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
LU1 2PL has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2025£250,000 | 3 Bed House48, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL48, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
- Sold Jul 2017£462,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat A, Christopher House 41-43, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PLFlat A, Christopher House 41-43, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
- Sold Jan 2016£300,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 1, 56-58, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PLFlat 1, 56-58, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
- Sold Aug 1997£85,000 | 3 Bed House37, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL37, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
Nearby Postcodes
LU1 2PL is the 731st largest and the 50th most expensive postcode out of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area.
- LU1 2EJ, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1LU1 2EJ68 Addresses|51 m away
- LU1 1EL, Alma Link, Luton, LU1LU1 1EL15 Addresses|67 m away
- LU1 1JD, Inkerman Street, Luton, LU1LU1 1JD42 Addresses|74 m away
- LU1 2RD, Upper George Street, Luton, LU1LU1 2RD17 Addresses|77 m away
- LU1 2QP, Gordon Street, Luton, LU1LU1 2QP18 Addresses|82 m away
Property Types
- 8 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 45 modern flats built after 1980
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- period flat (8)
- modern flat (45)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 48 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (29)
- G (0)
- D (14)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2017£462,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat A, Christopher House 41-43, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PLFlat A, Christopher House 41-43, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
- Sold Jan 2016£300,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 1, 56-58, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PLFlat 1, 56-58, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
- Sold Dec 2022£280,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 608, Cresta House, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2ESFlat 608, Cresta House, Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2ES
Schools Nearby
- Dallow Primary School700 m away
- St Matthew's Primary School900 m away
- Hillborough Junior School900 m away
- Denbigh High School1.3 km away
- Chiltern Academy1.5 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LU1 2PL is Luton station, which is 400 metres away.
- Luton|400 m away
- Luton Airport Parkway|1.8 km away
- Leagrave|3.8 km away
- Harpenden|8.6 km away
