Handcross Road, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU2 8JJ, LU2 8JF, LU2 8DW.
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At a glance
135 property sales on Handcross Road, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 8 homes sold here for an average of £199,938. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £140,558. Average sale prices rose from £158,621 in 2016 to £199,938 in 2026 (+26%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 37% below the Luton average of £318,456 over the same period. 31 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 25 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 82% flat, 10% semi-detached, 6% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Handcross Road range from £70,000 to £400,000. 18% of homes sold here were freehold and 82% leasehold. Of 297 streets in Luton with at least two sales in the last year, Handcross Road ranks 278th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Handcross Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all LU2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 18% freehold and 82% leasehold across 163 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 111 | £140,558 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 13 | £320,923 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Terraced | 8 | £288,375 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 3 | £373,333 | 1 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Handcross Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Westfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8DW | 26 Jun 2026 | £209,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 10 Jun 2026 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JL | 5 Jun 2026 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 4 Jun 2026 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 15, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 6 May 2026 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 70, Handcross Road LU2 8JF | 7 Apr 2026 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Handcross Road LU2 8JF | 1 Apr 2026 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 25 Feb 2026 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 30 Jan 2026 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 29 Jan 2026 | £123,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 24 Oct 2025 | £188,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 22 Oct 2025 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JE | 6 Oct 2025 | £192,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Westfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8DW | 29 Sep 2025 | £164,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 23, Handcross Road LU2 8JG | 24 Jun 2025 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 2 Jun 2025 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 2 Jun 2025 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 2 Jun 2025 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 30 May 2025 | £132,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 30 Apr 2025 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 31 Mar 2025 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 41, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 28 Mar 2025 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 25 Mar 2025 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 106, Handcross Road LU2 8JF | 21 Feb 2025 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Westfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8DW | 24 Jan 2025 | £162,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 23 Jan 2025 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 36, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 7 Nov 2024 | £122,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Westfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8DW | 25 Sep 2024 | £142,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JE | 19 Sep 2024 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 18 Sep 2024 | £161,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 13 Sep 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JL | 5 Sep 2024 | £154,400 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Westfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8DW | 29 Aug 2024 | £204,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JL | 16 Aug 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Garfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JZ | 5 Jul 2024 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JL | 15 Apr 2024 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 28 Mar 2024 | £115,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 19 Jan 2024 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 8 Dec 2023 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 40, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 10 Nov 2023 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 100, Handcross Road LU2 8JF | 1 Sep 2023 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Handcross Road LU2 8JF | 15 Aug 2023 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JL | 4 Aug 2023 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JE | 30 Jun 2023 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JL | 22 May 2023 | £162,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 28 Apr 2023 | £131,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JE | 6 Apr 2023 | £174,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JJ | 31 Mar 2023 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Westfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8DW | 23 Mar 2023 | £167,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, Burfield Court, Handcross Road LU2 8JY | 10 Mar 2023 | £130,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £175,000 (Sep 2016) → £190,000 (Jul 2021) → £209,000 (Jun 2026) | +19% over 10 yrs |
| 13, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road | £135,000 (Jan 2021) → £162,000 (May 2023) → £130,000 (Jun 2026) | -4% over 5 yrs |
| 18, Garfield Court, Handcross Road | £122,500 (Jun 2021) → £155,000 (Feb 2026) | +27% over 5 yrs |
| 42, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road | £110,000 (Mar 2023) → £92,000 (Jan 2026) | -16% over 3 yrs |
| 45, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road | £115,000 (Oct 2017) → £123,000 (Jan 2026) | +7% over 8 yrs |
| 33, Garfield Court, Handcross Road | £185,000 (Feb 2018) → £188,000 (Oct 2025) | +2% over 8 yrs |
| 12, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £147,000 (Sep 2016) → £164,000 (Sep 2025) | +12% over 9 yrs |
| 4, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £145,000 (Sep 2016) → £162,000 (Jan 2025) | +12% over 8 yrs |
| 1, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £133,000 (Aug 2016) → £142,500 (Sep 2024) | +7% over 8 yrs |
| 25, Garfield Court, Handcross Road | £100,000 (Sep 2016) → £148,750 (Feb 2018) → £161,000 (Sep 2024) | +61% over 8 yrs |
| 1, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road | £123,000 (Jan 2016) → £135,000 (May 2020) → £154,400 (Sep 2024) | +26% over 9 yrs |
| 11, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £168,000 (Aug 2016) → £204,995 (Aug 2024) | +22% over 8 yrs |
| 11, Garfield Court, Handcross Road | £129,000 (Nov 2016) → £147,000 (Jul 2024) | +14% over 8 yrs |
| 28, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road | £160,000 (Oct 2019) → £170,000 (Apr 2024) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 78, Handcross Road | £242,000 (Apr 2016) → £262,000 (May 2018) → £320,000 (Aug 2023) | +32% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road | £179,000 (Oct 2018) → £160,000 (Aug 2023) | -11% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £142,500 (Sep 2016) → £167,500 (Mar 2023) | +18% over 7 yrs |
| 38, Burfield Court, Handcross Road | £125,000 (Apr 2019) → £125,000 (Feb 2023) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| 27, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road | £100,000 (Mar 2017) → £122,500 (Jul 2018) → £120,000 (Dec 2022) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| 7, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £168,000 (Aug 2016) → £200,000 (Nov 2022) | +19% over 6 yrs |
| 18, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road | £120,000 (Nov 2019) → £150,000 (Feb 2022) | +25% over 2 yrs |
| 10, Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road | £140,000 (May 2017) → £151,000 (Jan 2022) | +8% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £155,000 (Aug 2016) → £152,000 (Dec 2021) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| 27, Scotfield Court, Handcross Road | £140,000 (Apr 2017) → £168,000 (Apr 2021) | +20% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £145,000 (Sep 2016) → £148,000 (Apr 2021) | +2% over 5 yrs |
| 130, Handcross Road | £305,000 (Jun 2018) → £300,000 (Aug 2018) → £315,000 (Feb 2021) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 10, Handcross Road | £310,000 (Oct 2017) → £320,000 (Nov 2020) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 4, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road | £110,000 (Jul 2017) → £110,000 (Nov 2020) | +0% over 3 yrs |
| 10, Westfield Court, Handcross Road | £175,000 (Sep 2016) → £185,000 (Oct 2020) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 8, Broad Oak Court, Handcross Road | £173,000 (Mar 2016) → £180,000 (Jan 2019) | +4% over 3 yrs |
Showing the 30 most recent of 31 homes with more than one sale.
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Crime and flood risk near Handcross Road
Crime
223 crimes were reported within about a mile of Handcross Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Shoplifting | 55 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 49 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Handcross Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert 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 Handcross Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 321 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Someries Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth School 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wigmore Primary 597 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lady Zia Wernher School 264 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Putteridge Primary School 607 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Putteridge High School 1,193 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ramridge Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 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, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Luton station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Leagrave station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Luton Airport DART Station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Handcross Road (nr) 1 min walk
- Handcross Road (opp) 1 min walk
- Hayling Drive (nr) 2 min walk
- Hayling Drive (opp) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Larkside Practice
322 Crawley Green Road, Luton · 0.5 mi - Dr Ps Bath's Practice
49 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.7 mi - Stopsley Village Practice
26 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.7 mi - Malzeard Road Practice
2A Malzeard Road, Luton · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wigmore Lane · 0.4 mi
- Budgens Budgens Ashcroft Road · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Luton Superstore · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Luton (W Park) · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Ashcroft Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Carerx · 0.5 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Wigmore Dental Clinic · 0.6 mi
- Oral Health Clinic · 0.8 mi
- Vogue Dental Care · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 43.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 31.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 722 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,351 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Luton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Handcross Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 45.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.9% | 37% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 3.5% |
Religion
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.1% | 37.9% |
| No religion | 31.4% | 17.6% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 32.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 61.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 28.7% | 38.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 22.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.3% | 29.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 14.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 4% |
General health
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 48.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Luton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 43% |
| No cars or vans in household | 31.9% | 25% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.6% | 23.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.3% | 8.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Luton.
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