Rotherfield, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU2 8RX.
At a glance
3 property sales on Rotherfield, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 29 Sep 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £508,333.
House prices on Rotherfield compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Rotherfield has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £508,333 | 29 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Rotherfield
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Rotherfield LU2 8RX | 29 Sep 2023 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Rotherfield LU2 8RX | 7 Apr 2021 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Rotherfield LU2 8RX | 6 Oct 2017 | £530,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Rotherfield
Crime
181 crimes were reported within about a mile of Rotherfield in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 40 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Rotherfield
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Primary 597 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Someries Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 321 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth School 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School 68 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Putteridge Primary School 607 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Putteridge High School 1,193 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lady Zia Wernher School 264 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 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 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Luton station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Leagrave station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min walk
- Luton Airport DART Station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Buckingham Drive (adj) 3 min walk
- Buckingham Drive (opp) 3 min walk
- Hayling Drive (nr) 4 min walk
- Hayling Drive (opp) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Larkside Practice
322 Crawley Green Road, Luton · 0.3 mi - Dr Ps Bath's Practice
49 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.9 mi - Stopsley Village Practice
26 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.9 mi - The Town Centre Practice
14-16 Chapel Street, Luton · 2.1 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 513 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,422 |
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 LU2
- Stirling Drive£229k
- Armstrong Road£422k
- Hitchin Road£372k
- Handcross Road£192k
- Chesford Road£302k
- Old Bedford Road£696k
- Kimpton Road£261k
- Telscombe Way£314k
- Devon Road£316k
- Ashcroft Road£400k
- Dudley Street£147k
- Midland Road£230k