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About

Northwell ward sits in the north-eastern part of Luton, primarily characterised by residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing types. The area is bordered by the A6 to the west and includes the Bramingham area. Local amenities are focused along key roads like Bramingham Road, providing essential shops and services for the community. The ward contains several schools and green spaces, including Putteridge Bury Park, which offers recreational facilities.

A notable local landmark is the historic Putteridge Bury manor house, now part of the University of Bedfordshire's conference centre. The ward's layout includes quieter suburban streets as well as areas of more modern housing developments. Public transport links connect residents to Luton town centre and beyond, supporting the daily commute. The overall environment is one of a settled, functional suburb with a focus on local community life.

Area overview

On average Northwell has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northwell is £52,220 per year. The median sale price in Northwell is £330,000 (around £360 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £273,625 and £367,500. There are 4 schools in Northwell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Northwell

Median price: £330,000
Price per sq ft: £360
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £368K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£387,500£439
Semi-Detached39£351,000£382
Terraced36£285,000£310
Flats6£140,500£239

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£120,000£265,000£195,000
2017£330,000£135,000£272,000£219,000
2018£330,000£144,500£270,000£230,000
2019£345,000£125,000£251,750£215,000
2020£360,000£117,000£273,500£225,000
2021£346,000£135,000£305,000£237,000
2022£408,500£130,000£350,000£270,000
2023£422,500£145,000£339,000£272,500
2024£390,000£157,500£331,000£273,500
2025£390,250£163,000£340,000£280,000
2026£390,000£115,705£348,500£286,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£232£294£232
2017£287£232£287£278
2018£310£299£295£267
2019£278£252£305£267
2020£270£259£290£262
2021£333£206£317£273
2022£359£246£347£323
2023£363£250£372£329
2024£356£238£382£347
2025£404£225£360£310
2026£366£239£385£320
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northwell 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 Northwell ward.

Local councillors

Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Babatunde Ajisola

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Robert James Roche

Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party