Longcroft Road - LU1 5RU
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 5RU is a residential postcode situated on Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 62nd largest and 624th most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £330,594
- 10 Year change
- up 24.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,639pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £361/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 5RU is a residential postcode situated on Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 62nd largest and 624th most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £330,594
- 10 Year change
- up 24.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,639pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £361/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin LU1 5RU
- 1 Longcroft Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 Longcroft Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Longcroft Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LU1 5RU sold for £342,000 on 20th May 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £330,594.
The LU1 5RU Sales Market has increased by 24.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £330,594 |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £331,810 |
| June 2024 | -1% | £321,833 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £324,982 |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £325,357 |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £296,636 |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £280,644 |
| June 2019 | -5.1% | £272,292 |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £286,857 |
| June 2017 | 6.3% | £281,464 |
| June 2016 | 23.8% | £264,708 |
| June 2015 | 11.9% | £213,843 |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £191,163 |
| June 2013 | 4.8% | £178,331 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £170,214 |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £167,734 |
| June 2010 | 8.4% | £165,848 |
| June 2009 | -16.1% | £153,022 |
| June 2008 | -3.9% | £182,297 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £189,726 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,639.
The LU1 5RU Rental Market has increased by 52.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,639pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.8% | £1,595pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.5% | £1,552pcm |
| June 2023 | 17.4% | £1,458pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £1,242pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £1,125pcm |
| June 2020 | -1% | £1,080pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £1,091pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.2% | £1,076pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £1,101pcm |
| June 2016 | 7.4% | £1,074pcm |
| June 2015 | 10.4% | £1,000pcm |
| June 2014 | 5% | £905pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £862pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.4% | £847pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.7% | £828pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.9% | £798pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.7% | £761pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.2% | £815pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £805pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 20th May 2025 for £342,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.2%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
LU1 5RU has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2025£342,000 | 3 Bed House1, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU1, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU
- Sold May 2024£325,000 | 3 Bed House3, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU3, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU
- Sold Mar 2014£170,000 | 3 Bed House5, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU5, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU
- Sold Dec 2010£150,000 | 3 Bed House1, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU1, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU
- Sold Jul 2006£145,000 | 3 Bed House3, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU3, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU
Nearby Postcodes
LU1 5RU is the 62nd largest and the 624th most expensive postcode out of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area.
- LU1 5SN, Wellhouse Close, Luton, LU1LU1 5SN21 Addresses|114 m away
- LU1 5SD, The Pyghtle, Luton, LU1LU1 5SD23 Addresses|132 m away
- LU1 5SG, Felmersham Road, Luton, LU1LU1 5SG32 Addresses|133 m away
- LU1 5RX, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1LU1 5RX40 Addresses|139 m away
- LU1 5SE, The Pyghtle, Luton, LU1LU1 5SE8 Addresses|151 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2025£365,000 | 3 Bed House52, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RX52, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RX
- Sold May 2025£342,000 | 3 Bed House1, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU1, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RU
- Sold Jan 2023£340,000 | 3 Bed House11, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RX11, Longcroft Road, Luton, LU1 5RX
Schools Nearby
- Whipperley Infant Academy400 m away
- Foxdell Primary School500 m away
- Dallow Primary School900 m away
- The Stockwood Park Academy1.3 km away
- Denbigh High School1.7 km away
- Challney High School for Boys2.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LU1 5RU is Luton station, which is 1.9 kilometres away.
- Luton|1.9 km away
- Leagrave|3.0 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|3.2 km away
- Harpenden|9.5 km away