Blackthorn Drive - LU2 8ED
Key Postcode Insights
LU2 8ED is a residential postcode situated on Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 140th largest and 334th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the LU2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £285,064
- 10 Year change
- up 26.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,441pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £399/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LU2 8ED is a residential postcode situated on Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 140th largest and 334th most expensive of the 951 postcodes in the LU2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £285,064
- 10 Year change
- up 26.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,441pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £399/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin LU2 8ED
- 9 Blackthorn Drive
Unknown
- 11 Blackthorn Drive
Unknown
- 13 Blackthorn Drive
Unknown
- 15 Blackthorn Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 17 Blackthorn Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LU2 8ED sold for £275,000 on 6th September 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 2.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £285,064.
The LU2 8ED Sales Market has increased by 26.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £285,064 |
| June 2025 | 3% | £285,235 |
| June 2024 | -1.5% | £276,869 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £281,219 |
| June 2022 | 13% | £283,861 |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £251,240 |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £235,567 |
| June 2019 | -2.6% | £234,948 |
| June 2018 | 2.5% | £241,114 |
| June 2017 | 4.4% | £235,184 |
| June 2016 | 19% | £225,306 |
| June 2015 | 14.5% | £189,394 |
| June 2014 | 9.7% | £165,342 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £150,732 |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £147,659 |
| June 2011 | -0.9% | £146,009 |
| June 2010 | 8.8% | £147,276 |
| June 2009 | -12% | £135,379 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £153,877 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £157,554 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,441.
The LU2 8ED Rental Market has increased by 54.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,441pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £1,404pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.5% | £1,361pcm |
| June 2023 | 14.6% | £1,254pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £1,094pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £1,007pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £955pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.1% | £940pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £941pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £954pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.2% | £934pcm |
| June 2015 | 9.1% | £863pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £791pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £755pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.3% | £741pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.9% | £717pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.6% | £690pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £654pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £692pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £676pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 6th September 2023 for £275,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.6%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
LU2 8ED has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2023£275,000 | 3 Bed House17, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED17, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED
- Sold Sep 2013£120,000 | 3 Bed House15, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED15, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED
- Sold Oct 2001£86,000 | 3 Bed House9, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED9, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED
- Sold Aug 2000£76,000 | 3 Bed House17, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED17, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8ED
Nearby Postcodes
LU2 8ED is the 140th largest and the 334th most expensive postcode out of the 951 postcodes in the LU2 area.
- LU2 8EE, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2LU2 8EE36 Addresses|73 m away
- LU2 8DT, Chesford Road, Luton, LU2LU2 8DT55 Addresses|96 m away
- LU2 8DS, Chesford Road, Luton, LU2LU2 8DS62 Addresses|117 m away
- LU2 8DY, Eastfield Close, Luton, LU2LU2 8DY32 Addresses|130 m away
- LU2 8DZ, West Way, Luton, LU2LU2 8DZ32 Addresses|149 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2024£340,000 | 3 Bed House31, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE31, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
- Sold Jun 2024£325,000 | 3 Bed House52, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE52, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
- Sold Mar 2020£290,000 | 3 Bed House45, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE45, Blackthorn Drive, Luton, LU2 8EE
Schools Nearby
- Putteridge Primary School600 m away
- Someries Junior School600 m away
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre600 m away
- Putteridge High School700 m away
- Queen Elizabeth School1.0 km away
- Stopsley High School1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LU2 8ED is Luton station, which is 2.9 kilometres away.
- Luton|2.9 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|3.1 km away
- Leagrave|5.2 km away
- Harpenden|9.7 km away