Summary - 81 NEW BEDFORD ROAD LUTON LU3 1DJ
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free flat by station and park, with garage and parking included.
- Chain-free ground-floor flat with separate kitchen
- Two double bedrooms in a compact 606 sq ft layout
- Allocated garage plus off-street parking included
- Long lease (approx. 940 years) and double glazing
- Service charge approx. £1,600 per year; factor annual costs
- Heating is electric room heaters, may increase winter costs
- High flood risk and very high local crime rate
- Located within walking distance of station and Wardown Park
A chain-free, ground-floor flat set in a mid-20th-century block on New Bedford Road, within easy walking distance of Luton mainline station and Wardown Park. The layout is practical: lounge, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms and a single bathroom — a compact home that will suit a first-time buyer or investor seeking rental potential. An allocated garage plus off-street parking is an uncommon convenience for the area.
The property benefits from double glazing and long lease length (approx. 940 years), and broadband and mobile signal are strong — useful for working from home or letting. Service charge is around £1,600 per year and council tax is low; these running costs should be factored into affordability calculations.
Buyers should note material negatives plainly: the property sits in a very high crime and very deprived area and the location has a high flood risk. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central system, so running costs and comfort in winter may be higher than in gas-heated homes. The flat is small (approximately 606 sq ft) and would benefit from cosmetic updating and possible heating upgrades.
For first-time buyers, this flat offers an accessible entry to the market with strong transport links and a garage — realistic short-term comfort plus scope to add value. Investors should consider the area's socio-economic profile, service charge, and elevated risk factors when assessing rental yield and insurance costs.
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