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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 moderate 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. There are 4 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
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Barnfield

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £403,750 in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£500,000
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached56£395,000
Terraced14£308,500

10 years median price trend in Barnfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnfield.

All postcodes in Barnfield

LU27BN

Old Bedford Road

LU27EQ

Old Bedford Road

LU27BP

Old Bedford Road

LU31LL

New Bedford Road

LU27AS

Barnfield Avenue

LU27FE

Thetford Gardens

LU27SS

Edkins Close

LU27NW

Hawkfields

LU27AL

Blakeney Drive

LU27BD

Sherborne Avenue

LU27HU

Wychwood Avenue

LU27HX

Elmwood Crescent

LU27JD

Chartwell Drive

LU31UA

Austin Road

LU27AW

Wickmere Close

LU27DR

Westlecote Gardens

LU31TY

Austin Road

LU27BZ

Old Bedford Road

LU27YS

Pytchley Close

LU31HR

Montrose Avenue

LU31UQ

Wadhurst Avenue

LU32AE

Riddy Lane

LU32AF

Rackham Drive

LU27AP

Walsingham Close

LU27DU

Marston Gardens

LU27JA

Knoll Rise

LU27XZ

Temple Close

LU27YJ

Benington Close

LU31QA

Winslow Close

LU27AY

Blandford Avenue

LU27EE

Cromer Way

LU32AG

Riddy Lane

LU31XA

Nunnery Lane

LU27FG

Rookery Drive

LU27SJ

Prestwick Close

LU31FJ

Cullen Close

LU32AS

Holmbrook Avenue

LU27EJ

Old Bedford Road

LU27BA

Hemingford Drive

LU27GY

Hancock Drive

LU31LU

Fountains Road

LU32AJ

Riddy Lane

LU27DN

Greenhill Avenue

LU27NN

Hawkfields

LU27DS

Stratton Gardens

LU27YU

Robinswood

LU27DA

Wiveton Close

LU27HZ

Elmwood Crescent

LU32AL

Riddy Lane

LU32AT

Rosslyn Crescent

LU27EL

Bradgers Hill Road

LU32AP

Truro Gardens

LU27DJ

Manton Drive

LU31LY

Fountains Road

LU27AX

Blandford Avenue

LU27SB

Muirfield

LU31UZ

Carol Close

LU27ED

Hanworth Close

LU31LN

New Bedford Road

LU27GH

Crow Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.