Property profile

9 Hancock Drive

Map showing 9, Hancock Drive, Luton

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£180,000

Flats sold in Barnfield

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold13 Jul 2015
£147,500Change since last sale: +£31,000 (+21%)
Annualised change
+1.7% per yearLuton annualised change (flats) since 2015: +2.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £219 per sq ft
£158 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£61 per sq ft (−28%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Barnfield
£185,000Estimate vs local median: −£6,000 (−3.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area105 m² / 1,130 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1st
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection24 Apr 2009

Sales history

DatePriceChange
13 Jul 2015£147,500-

Local market

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7SF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202610, The Balcony, Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7SFFlatsLeasehold£190,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 18, Bushmead Court, Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7GYFlatsLeasehold£145,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 21, Bushmead Court, Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7GYFlatsLeasehold£180,000
09 Oct 2025Flat 25, Bushmead Court, Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7GYFlatsLeasehold£250,000
16 May 2025Flat 42, Bushmead Court, Hancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7GYFlatsLeasehold£176,150

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1A The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold73 m²£178,100 (2017)
1B The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold96 m²£180,000 (2017)
2 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold63 m²£190,000 (2018)
3 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, Luton, LutonLeasehold78 m²£210,000 (2022)
4, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold84 m²£165,000 (2014)
5 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonFreehold72 m²£3,200,000 (2019)
6 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold64 m²£134,000 (2015)
7 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold106 m²£226,000 (2022)
8 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold82 m²£170,000 (2016)
10 The Balcony, Hancock Drive, LutonLeasehold83 m²£190,000 (2026)

Area insights for LU2 7SF

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Overview

Postcode LU2 7SF is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Barnfield area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnfield is £69,567 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. The nearest station is Luton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stopsley Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Barnfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,123 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Barnfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Barnfield is £69,567 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 7SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnfield near LU2 7SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 7SF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStopsley CommonLargeWalking directions to Stopsley Common

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
6,386.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.88(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-35%)
Public order
2.9(-43%)
Shoplifting
2.32(-66%)
Other theft
1.74(-68%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
52.42%
Other White
39
11.11%
Indian
29
8.26%
Pakistani
16
4.56%
Caribbean
14
3.99%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
33.81%
Level 3 (A level)
54
19.22%
No qualifications
45
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.47%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
41.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
28.38%
Owns with a mortgage
37
25%
Other social rented
5
3.38%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Schools

In the LU2 7SF postcode area, located within Barnfield, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LU2 7SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBushmead Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school
0.3 mi16 plusLuton Sixth Form CollegeFurther education
0.7 miSecondaryStopsley High SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU2 7SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 7SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodHancock Drive, Luton, LU2 7SFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miBradgers Hill News28 Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7ELWalking directions to Bradgers Hill News