Duncombe Close, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU3 2HR.
At a glance
11 property sales on Duncombe Close, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £167,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £158,933. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Duncombe Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Duncombe Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | £158,933 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £264,333 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £255,000 | 21 Dec 2022 |
Sold prices on Duncombe Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 16 Feb 2026 | £167,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 39, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 30 Sep 2024 | £298,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 19 Dec 2023 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 21 Dec 2022 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 19 Oct 2022 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 28 Sep 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 2 Nov 2020 | £276,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 23 Apr 2019 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 13 Mar 2019 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 27 Oct 2017 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 8 Dec 2016 | £152,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 22 Nov 2016 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Duncombe Close LU3 2HR | 11 Mar 2016 | £136,600 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28, Duncombe Close | £150,000 (Mar 2019) → £167,000 (Feb 2026) | +11% over 7 yrs |
| 31, Duncombe Close | £220,000 (Oct 2017) → £290,000 (Dec 2022) | +32% over 5 yrs |
| 44, Duncombe Close | £235,000 (Nov 2016) → £260,000 (Sep 2021) | +11% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Duncombe Close
Crime
243 crimes were reported within about a mile of Duncombe Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 70 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Drugs | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Duncombe Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Lee at Luton Flood warning 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 Duncombe Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Hill Junior School 418 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy 277 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Icknield High School 1,452 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Icknield Primary School 612 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Meads Primary School 513 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Grasmere Nursery School 199 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| William Austin Junior School 498 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bramingham Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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 stations
- Leagrave station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Luton station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Halyard Close (adj) 2 min walk
- Dewsbury Road (nr, Birdsfoot Lane) 2 min walk
- Dewsbury Road (opp) 3 min walk
- Catsbrook Road (adj) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Neville Road Surgery
5 Neville Road, Luton · 0.6 mi - Barton Hills Medical Group
The Surgery, Whitehorse Vale, Luton · 0.7 mi - Gardenia Practice
2A Gardenia Avenue, Luton · 1.0 mi - Woodland Avenue Practice
30 Woodland Avenue, Luton · 1.2 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 3 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 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 643 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,577 |
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.
Nearby streets in LU3
- Turnpike Drive£375k
- New Bedford Road£350k
- Lucas Gardens£203k
- Marsh Road£245k
- Third Avenue£261k
- Grampian Way£350k
- Kinross Crescent£295k
- Gardenia Avenue£280k
- Fourth Avenue£270k
- Sundon Park Road£352k
- Repton Close£230k
- Icknield Way£358k