Temple Close, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU2 7XZ.
At a glance
8 property sales on Temple Close, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £270,167. Average sale prices rose from £239,000 in 2016 to £281,000 in 2025 (+18%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Temple Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Temple Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £270,167 | 23 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £291,250 | 18 Mar 2022 |
Sold prices on Temple Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 23 May 2025 | £277,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 9 Jan 2025 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 14 Oct 2022 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 30 Sep 2022 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 18 Mar 2022 | £314,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 28 Apr 2017 | £249,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 9 Jun 2016 | £268,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Temple Close LU2 7XZ | 6 Jan 2016 | £210,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Temple Close | £210,000 (Jan 2016) → £300,000 (Oct 2022) → £285,000 (Jan 2025) | +36% over 9 yrs |
| 22, Temple Close | £268,000 (Jun 2016) → £314,500 (Mar 2022) | +17% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Temple Close
Crime
176 crimes were reported within about a mile of Temple Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 39 |
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Temple 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 Temple Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Primary & Nursery School 720 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Icknield High School 1,452 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Stopsley High School 1,046 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| William Austin Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stopsley Community Primary School 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy 277 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Warden Hill Junior School 418 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| William Austin Junior School 498 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 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 station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Leagrave station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Luton Airport DART Station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bushmead Medical Centre (o/s) 1 min walk
- Bushmead Medical Centre (opp) 1 min walk
- Robinswood (nr) 1 min walk
- Pytchley Close (nr) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Stopsley Village Practice
26 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.9 mi - Dr Ps Bath's Practice
49 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.9 mi - The Blenheim Medical Centre
9 Blenheim Crescent, Luton · 1.2 mi - Neville Road Surgery
5 Neville Road, Luton · 1.3 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 641 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,720 |
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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