Tilgate, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU2 8RR.
At a glance
13 property sales on Tilgate, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £292,222. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Tilgate compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Tilgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £292,222 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Terraced | 4 | £270,875 | 29 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Tilgate
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 29 Aug 2025 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 18 Nov 2024 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 8 Jul 2024 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 2 Dec 2022 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 4 Mar 2022 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 18 Mar 2021 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 25 Aug 2020 | £263,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 30 Apr 2020 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 14 Jun 2019 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 23 May 2019 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 29 Oct 2018 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 27 Jul 2018 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 20 Nov 2017 | £299,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Tilgate LU2 8RR | 17 Jun 2016 | £256,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Tilgate | £260,000 (Apr 2020) → £290,000 (Jul 2024) | +12% over 4 yrs |
| 17, Tilgate | £256,000 (Jun 2016) → £265,000 (May 2019) → £320,000 (Dec 2022) | +25% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Tilgate
Crime
209 crimes were reported within about a mile of Tilgate 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 | 61 |
| Shoplifting | 51 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 47 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Tilgate 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 Tilgate
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Someries Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 321 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wigmore Primary 597 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth School 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 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 |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School 68 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lady Zia Wernher School 264 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | 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, tram & metro stations
- Luton station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Leagrave station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
- Luton Airport DART Station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bracklesham Gardens (adj) 1 min walk
- Handcross Road (nr) 3 min walk
- Handcross Road (opp) 3 min walk
- Ilford Close (adj) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Larkside Practice
322 Crawley Green Road, Luton · 0.5 mi - Stopsley Village Practice
26 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.8 mi - Dr Ps Bath's Practice
49 Ashcroft Road, Luton · 0.8 mi - Malzeard Road Practice
2A Malzeard Road, 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 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 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 521 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,334 |
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
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- Kimpton Road£261k
- Telscombe Way£314k
- Devon Road£316k
- Ashcroft Road£400k
- Dudley Street£147k
- Midland Road£230k