CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
LU5 House Prices & Property Market
Sold-price evidence and a 9-signal market rating for the LU5 postcode district, built from HM Land Registry, Bank of England, RICS, ONS and planning data. Index last computed Aug 2026.
44.58
Index / 100
Balanced
The LU5 market is broadly balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a significant advantage. Conditions are relatively stable, though mortgage affordability is showing mild signs of warming.
Median sold price
£350,000
-11.8% year on year
Sales last month
11
HM Land Registry
LU5 sold price trend
| Month | Median price | Sales | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | £458,750 | 2 | — |
| Aug 2025 | £395,000 | 11 | — |
| Sept 2025 | £380,000 | 5 | — |
| Oct 2025 | £392,000 | 1 | — |
| Nov 2025 | £277,000 | 1 | — |
| Dec 2025 | £330,000 | 5 | — |
| Jan 2026 | £410,000 | 3 | +0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | £175,000 | 1 | -16.9% |
| Mar 2026 | £212,500 | 2 | -15.2% |
| Apr 2026 | £285,000 | 5 | +10.0% |
| May 2026 | £315,000 | 19 | -5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | £350,000 | 11 | -11.8% |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Months with few transactions can swing sharply.
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LU5 property market FAQs
What is the average house price in LU5?
The median sold price in LU5 is £350,000, based on HM Land Registry transactions, -11.8% year on year.
Is LU5 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
LU5 currently scores 44.58/100 on our 9-signal market index, placing it in the "Balanced" band. The LU5 market is broadly balanced. Neither buyers nor sellers hold a significant advantage. Conditions are relatively stable, though mortgage affordability is showing mild signs of warming.
How long do homes take to sell in LU5?
We don't currently have days-on-market data for LU5.
Where does this data come from?
Sold prices come from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The market index combines 9 signals including price momentum, supply and demand, sales velocity, RICS surveyor sentiment, rental yield, planning pipeline and local employment. See our methodology page for full details.
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Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are indicative market statistics, not a formal valuation. Methodology.