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House prices in Luton
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Luton is worth £282,653, down 0.7% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £469,682.
That's 4% above the UK average of £271,295.
Luton house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Luton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £469,682 ▼ -0.6%
- Semi-detached £328,050 ▲ +0.6%
- Terraced £262,850 ▼ -0.3%
- Flat £158,477 ▼ -5.2%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 121 VINCENT ROAD, LU4 9AN | £295,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 PRESTON GARDENS, LU2 7NL | £272,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 ARTHUR STREET, LU1 3SF | £240,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 38 OATFIELD CLOSE, LU4 0UH | £320,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 119 KINGSWAY, LU1 1TS | £265,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 55 KINGSTON ROAD, LU2 7RZ | £287,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 HOMEDALE DRIVE, LU4 9TE | £287,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 453 DALLOW ROAD, LU1 1UL | £265,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 42 BEACONSFIELD, LU2 0RW | £356,500 |
| Apr 2026 | HOGARTH CLOSE, 438 HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 7ST | £515,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Luton costs 9.1× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Luton ranks nationally →
Luton is the 89th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 75,765 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Luton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 44.3%
- Median floor area 71 m²
- Median annual energy cost £814
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Somerset £280,768
- House prices in Shropshire £280,739
- House prices in Cornwall £279,722
- House prices in Herefordshire £286,995
- House prices in West Northamptonshire £292,495
- House prices in Medway £292,653
- House prices in North Yorkshire £270,320
- House prices in Rutland £295,693
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Luton?
- The average house price in Luton is £282,653, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Luton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Luton have fallen -0.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Luton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Luton:
- detached homes: £469,682
- semi-detached homes: £328,050
- terraced homes: £262,850
- flats: £158,477
- Is Luton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Luton costs 9.1× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Luton ranks nationally.
- Is Luton an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Luton costs £282,653 — 4% more than the UK average of £271,295. Luton is the 89th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Luton?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Luton's average of £282,653, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Luton?
- On a typical Luton sale at £282,653, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £3,400–£5,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Luton?
- Moving home in Luton typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.