Castle Street - LU1 3AJ
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 3AJ is a residential postcode situated on Castle Street, Luton, LU1 with 20 addresses.
It ranks as the 398th largest and 302nd most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 20 properties: 18 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £187,152
- 10 Year change
- up 10.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,052pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £483/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 3AJ is a residential postcode situated on Castle Street, Luton, LU1 with 20 addresses.
It ranks as the 398th largest and 302nd most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 20 properties: 18 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £187,152
- 10 Year change
- up 10.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,052pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 35.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £483/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in LU1 3AJ
- Shop 1, 78 Castle Street
2 Bed Period Flat
- 66 Castle Street
Building  |  2 Flats
- 68 Castle Street
Building  |  2 Flats
- 70 Castle Street
Building  |  2 Flats
- 72 Castle Street
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LU1 3AJ sold for £700,000 on 8th July 2022. Since then prices are up an average of 55.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £187,152.
The LU1 3AJ Sales Market has increased by 10.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £187,152 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £187,912 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £184,698 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £183,988 |
| June 2022 | 5.9% | £186,712 |
| June 2021 | 2.6% | £176,356 |
| June 2020 | 2.5% | £171,948 |
| June 2019 | -6.3% | £167,688 |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £178,944 |
| June 2017 | 5.6% | £178,514 |
| June 2016 | 23.8% | £168,999 |
| June 2015 | 11% | £136,504 |
| June 2014 | 6.9% | £123,004 |
| June 2013 | 3.3% | £115,109 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £111,444 |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £111,947 |
| June 2010 | 3.6% | £111,229 |
| June 2009 | -17.6% | £107,406 |
| June 2008 | -5.1% | £130,291 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £137,249 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,052.
The LU1 3AJ Rental Market has increased by 35.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,052pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £1,025pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.8% | £1,011pcm |
| June 2023 | 16% | £937pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.6% | £808pcm |
| June 2021 | 1.1% | £758pcm |
| June 2020 | -1.6% | £750pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £762pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.9% | £760pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.8% | £791pcm |
| June 2016 | 7.3% | £777pcm |
| June 2015 | 9.6% | £724pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £660pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.2% | £630pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £629pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.2% | £626pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.3% | £607pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £605pcm |
| June 2008 | 0% | £661pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £661pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 8th July 2022 for £700,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 55.9%.
LU1 3AJ has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Jul 2022£700,000 | 1 Bed Flat80A, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ80A, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ
- Sold Mar 2014£155,000 | 2 Bed FlatShop 1, 78, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJShop 1, 78, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ
- Sold Sep 2009£400,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat A, 89, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJFlat A, 89, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ
Nearby Postcodes
LU1 3AJ is the 398th largest and the 302nd most expensive postcode out of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area.
- LU1 3UB, Windsor Street, Luton, LU1LU1 3UB1 Address|34 m away
- LU1 3UY, Hibbert Street, Luton, LU1LU1 3UY26 Addresses|75 m away
- LU1 3DD, Holly Street, Luton, LU1LU1 3DD84 Addresses|89 m away
- LU1 3DF, Holly Street, Luton, LU1LU1 3DF33 Addresses|89 m away
- LU1 3EQ, Kelvin Close, Luton, LU1LU1 3EQ19 Addresses|91 m away
Property Types
- 18 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period flat (18)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 15 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2022£700,000 | 1 Bed Flat80A, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ80A, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ
- Sold Sep 2009£400,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat A, 89, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJFlat A, 89, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ
- Sold Oct 2017£335,000 | 2 Bed FlatUnit A, Portcullis Place 123-135, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3ALUnit A, Portcullis Place 123-135, Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AL
Schools Nearby
- Tennyson Road Primary School400 m away
- Hillborough Junior School600 m away
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School600 m away
- Chiltern Academy1.1 km away
- The Stockwood Park Academy1.4 km away
- Denbigh High School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LU1 3AJ is Luton station, which is 900 metres away.
- Luton|900 m away
- Luton Airport Parkway|1.4 km away
- Leagrave|4.4 km away
- Harpenden|8.0 km away
