Shanklin Close, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU3 3UH.
At a glance
7 property sales on Shanklin Close, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Jul 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £323,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Shanklin Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Shanklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £323,000 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Detached | 3 | £323,667 | 29 Apr 2021 |
Sold prices on Shanklin Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 24 Jul 2023 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 30 Nov 2022 | £345,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 4 Nov 2022 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 29 Apr 2021 | £346,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 26 Mar 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 6 Dec 2018 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 21 Mar 2018 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Shanklin Close LU3 3UH | 7 Apr 2017 | £330,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Shanklin Close | £330,000 (Apr 2017) → £346,000 (Apr 2021) | +5% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shanklin Close
Crime
271 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shanklin Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Shanklin 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 Shanklin Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Secondary School 262 pupils | Community special school | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Meads Primary School 513 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lea Manor High School 916 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.5 mi |
| Waulud Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bramingham Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Icknield Primary School 612 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Warden Hill Junior School 418 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Grasmere Nursery School 199 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | 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 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Luton station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ailsworth Road (opp) 1 min walk
- Ailsworth Road (nr) 1 min walk
- Freshwater Close (adj, Northwell Drive) 3 min walk
- Freshwater Close (opp, Northwell Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barton Hills Medical Group
The Surgery, Whitehorse Vale, Luton · 0.5 mi - Neville Road Surgery
5 Neville Road, Luton · 0.6 mi - Gardenia Practice
2A Gardenia Avenue, Luton · 1.0 mi - Dr Whm Matta's Practice
37A Linden Road, Luton · 1.0 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 8 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 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 496 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,344 |
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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