Barnston Close, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU2 9RZ.
At a glance
24 property sales on Barnston Close, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £279,125. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £268,935. Average sale prices rose from £233,500 in 2016 to £278,250 in 2026 (+19%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 12% below the Luton average of £317,955 over the same period. 6 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Barnston Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 23 | £268,935 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £234,000 | 4 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on Barnston Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 28 Jul 2026 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 18 Feb 2026 | £296,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 19 Dec 2025 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 21 Oct 2025 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 13 Dec 2024 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 28 Nov 2024 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 29 Oct 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 30 Sep 2024 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 28 Jun 2024 | £308,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 28 Jul 2023 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 25 Aug 2021 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 17 Aug 2021 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 29 Jun 2021 | £259,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 25 Jun 2021 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 26 Mar 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 4 Sep 2020 | £234,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 17 Mar 2020 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 28 Feb 2019 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 16 Nov 2018 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 6 Jul 2018 | £249,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 14 Feb 2018 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 2 Aug 2017 | £249,999 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 8 Jun 2017 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 10 Jun 2016 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Barnston Close LU2 9RZ | 31 May 2016 | £242,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Barnston Close | £225,000 (Mar 2021) → £255,000 (Jul 2023) → £250,000 (Dec 2025) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 8, Barnston Close | £220,000 (Mar 2020) → £290,000 (Sep 2024) | +32% over 5 yrs |
| 46, Barnston Close | £249,999 (Aug 2017) → £290,000 (Aug 2021) | +16% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Barnston Close | £242,000 (May 2016) → £265,000 (Nov 2018) → £255,000 (Aug 2021) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 7, Barnston Close | £225,000 (Jun 2016) → £259,995 (Jun 2021) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 40, Barnston Close | £270,000 (Feb 2018) → £265,000 (Feb 2019) | -2% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Barnston Close
Crime
178 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barnston Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 41 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barnston Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Lee at Luton, Harpenden and Wheathampstead Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barnston Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Primary 597 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth School 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 321 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Someries Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Crawley Green Infant School 253 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wenlock CofE Academy 311 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School 68 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ramridge Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Luton Airport Parkway station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Luton station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Leagrave station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Luton Airport DART Station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Raynham Way Community Centre (nr) 1 min walk
- Raynham Way Community Centre (opp) 1 min walk
- Airport Executive Park (nr, President Way) 3 min walk
- Barrowby Close (nr) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Larkside Practice
322 Crawley Green Road, Luton · 0.5 mi - Dr Ps Bath's Practice
49 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 1.3 mi - Stopsley Village Practice
26 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 1.3 mi - The Town Centre Practice
14-16 Chapel Street, Luton · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 580 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,447 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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- Telscombe Way£314k
- Devon Road£316k
- Ashcroft Road£400k
- Dudley Street£147k
- Midland Road£230k