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About

Barnfield ward sits in the southern part of Luton, primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing types. The neighbourhood includes numerous terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and several modern housing developments. Its layout is defined by established streets and local green spaces like Barnfield Park, which serves as a central recreational ground for the community. The area functions with a practical focus, containing essential local services and schools to meet daily needs.

The ward is bordered by the London Luton Airport runway to the north, a defining feature whose presence is felt in the local environment. Land use includes some light industrial and commercial premises along the main roads, integrating with the housing. Transport links are provided by major routes like the A505, connecting residents to the wider town centre and beyond. This creates a functional urban locality shaped by its proximity to significant infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Barnfield has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 1.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnfield is £66,598 per year. The median sale price in Barnfield is £400,000 (around £423 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £333,750 and £483,500. There are 3 schools in Barnfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Barnfield

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £423
Sales (last 12 months): 107
Typical range (middle 50%): £334K – £484K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £423 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,140,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£470,000£425
Semi-Detached36£371,250£418
Terraced17£322,000£437
Flats4£185,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£235,000£294,250£245,000
2017£410,000£245,500£321,000£254,000
2018£374,000£257,500£341,000£233,000
2019£400,000£257,500£320,000£237,500
2020£403,750£264,500£343,000£246,000
2021£457,500£275,000£343,000£235,000
2022£482,500£225,500£407,400£290,000
2023£510,000£245,000£403,700£284,000
2024£510,000£208,750£392,500£277,500
2025£502,500£197,500£398,750£308,500
2026£457,000£167,500£345,000£326,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340£297£312£329
2017£334£310£309£337
2018£328£342£329£374
2019£323£341£318£362
2020£330£330£325£346
2021£352£345£369£369
2022£405£283£403£410
2023£377£327£361£418
2024£375£268£384£442
2025£384£252£395£422
2026£439£195£427£422
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Barnfield ward.

Local councillors

Anwar Malik

Barnfield - Elected 26 Sept 2024

Liberal Democrats