Wellhouse Close, Luton
House prices, sold prices and local information for LU1 5SN.
At a glance
4 property sales on Wellhouse Close, Luton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 20 Jun 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £288,750.
House prices on Wellhouse Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wellhouse Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all LU1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £288,750 | 20 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Wellhouse Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Wellhouse Close LU1 5SN | 20 Jun 2025 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Wellhouse Close LU1 5SN | 11 Nov 2019 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Wellhouse Close LU1 5SN | 2 Feb 2018 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Wellhouse Close LU1 5SN | 8 Dec 2017 | £270,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Wellhouse Close
Crime
592 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wellhouse Close 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 188 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 37 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wellhouse Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Wellhouse Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipperley Infant Academy 241 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Foxdell Primary School 517 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Dallow Primary School 605 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Farley Junior Academy 334 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Stockwood Park Academy 1,438 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 421 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School 888 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mehria Primary School 110 pupils | Other independent school | 5–11 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Luton station 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Leagrave station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Luton Airport Parkway station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Rockley Road (opp) 3 min walk
- Winsdon Hill (adj) 3 min walk
- Winsdon Hill (opp) 3 min walk
- Whipperley Infant School (opp) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bell House Medical Centre
163 Dunstable Road, Luton · 0.6 mi - Conway Medical Centre
385 Dunstable Road, Luton · 0.7 mi - Kingsway & Bramingham Medical Centre
Kingsway Primary Care Centre, 385 Dunstable Road, Luton · 0.7 mi - Bute House Medical Centre
Grove Road, Luton · 0.7 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 2 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 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 40.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 625 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,124 |
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 LU1
- Dumfries Street£74k
- Flowers Way£179k
- Mallard Crescent£330k
- Dallow Road£281k
- Farley Hill£355k
- Cutenhoe Road£479k
- Runley Road£273k
- Guardian Way£285k
- Downs Road£105k
- Park Street£205k
- John Street£150k
- Strathmore Avenue£343k