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LU2 7AN

Sheringham Close

Barnfield

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Overview

Postcode LU2 7AN is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Warden Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Grasmere Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Warden Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Warden Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from LU2 7AN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 7AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrasmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Grasmere Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
3,918.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.2(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.34(-45%)
Vehicle crime
6.19(+41%)
Other theft
4.33(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
45.73%
Indian
57
19.45%
Pakistani
23
7.85%
Irish
17
5.8%
Other Asian
15
5.12%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
31.45%
No qualifications
51
20.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.31%
Apprenticeship
29
11.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
51.89%
Owns with a mortgage
34
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.15%
Other social rented
1
0.94%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.94%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Barnfield

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£404
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £489K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £404 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
Detached44£477,500£397
Semi-Detached43£399,999£416
Terraced15£284,000£404
Flats2£162,500£202

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£500,000£180,000£398,750£308,500
2026£430,000£145,000£375,000£245,000
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£376£241£395£422
2026£452£177£454£373
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 7AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202622, Blakeney Drive, Luton, LU2 7ALTerracedFreehold£450,000
09 Jan 202676, Blakeney Drive, Luton, LU2 7ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
24 Oct 202578, Blakeney Drive, Luton, LU2 7ALDetachedFreehold£397,000
07 Feb 202560, Blakeney Drive, Luton, LU2 7ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
12 Aug 202511, Kelling Close, Luton, LU2 7ETTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 7AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWarden Hill Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWarden Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryGrasmere Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 7AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBP Shop91 Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BLWalking directions to BP Shop
0.3 miThe LocalBirdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to The Local
0.3 miMorrisons Daily76-78 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAldiEnterprise Way, Luton, LU3 4BPWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU2 7AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anwar Malik

Barnfield - Elected 26 Sept 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardBarnfieldE05014735
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Warden HillE02003261
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 004BE01015746
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 7AN

Is LU2 7AN (Warden Hill) safe?

The area around LU2 7AN records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU2 7AN?

The median sale price around LU2 7AN in Warden Hill is £412,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 7AN?

There are 9 schools close to LU2 7AN, including Warden Hill Junior School (Good), Warden Hill Infant School (Good) and Grasmere Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU2 7AN?

LU2 7AN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 7AN (Warden Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU2 7AN is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anwar Malik (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.