Leafield Luton
44 addresses across 2 postcodes (LU3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 24000749.
82 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £192,500 across 1 sale. 35 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 18, D: 13, E: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Luton costs £2,440 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. 96 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £192,500 | £192,500 | £192,500 |
| 2023 | 3 | £232,500 | £160,000 | £306,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | £265,000 | £145,000 | £285,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £92,000 | £91,000 | £105,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £105,500 | £105,500 | £105,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £116,250 | £75,000 | £157,500 |
| 2009 | 3 | £91,500 | £82,500 | £101,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | 7, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £192,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 34 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £232,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | 25 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £306,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2023 | 23, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 34 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £202,400 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 19, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Sep 2022 | 36 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 17, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 2022 | 38 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2020 | 5, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 6, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 16, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Terraced | £154,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 May 2017 | 33 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 10, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 13, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £105,500 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2014 | 22, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jun 2014 | 1, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2013 | 6, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £105,500 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 28 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Sep 2012 | 7, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £112,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 4, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £104,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2010 | 17, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jul 2010 | 24 LU3 2SB | Detached | £157,500 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 6, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £101,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 16, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Terraced | £91,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Feb 2009 | 4, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Sep 2008 | 15, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2007 | 30 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 10 May 2007 | 13, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 2006 | 11, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £104,995 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2006 | 22, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £91,500 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 12, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £103,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 4, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Terraced | £109,995 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2005 | 25 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2004 | 3, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2004 | 18, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £84,995 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2003 | 12, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £79,995 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2003 | 16, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Terraced | £81,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2003 | 26 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2002 | 23, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £75,995 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2002 | 28 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2002 | 2, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £74,995 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 30 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 35 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 30 May 2002 | 26 LU3 2SB | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2001 | 29 LU3 2SB | Terraced | £78,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | 21, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £48,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 12, WORCESTER HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £54,950 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Nov 2000 | 7, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £74,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Oct 2000 | 1, SOMERSET HOUSE LU3 2SB | Flat or maisonette | £45,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (22); House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (5). Built: 1991-1995 (15); 1967-1975 (10); 1983-1990 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (14); owner-occupied (11).
Council tax
What each band costs in Luton in 2026-27: Band D £2,440 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,627 | £1,898 | £2,169 | £2,440 | £2,982 | £3,524 | £4,067 | £4,880 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- 112-114 Marsh Road, permissioned (290 m)
- Royal Mail, Sarum Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (440 m)
- 5 Empress Road, permissioned (520 m)
- 38a Wingate Road, Luton LU4 8PX: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (700 m)
- The Old School House, 3 Trinity Road, Luton LU3 1TR: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (810 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU3 2NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LU3 2SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 180 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maidenhall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Denbigh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km | Outstanding (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| William Austin Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossman and Lala LU3 2NJ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Gill Mini Market LU3 2NJ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Milliner House Care Home - HC-One LU3 2QF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marsh Road Pharmacy LU3 2NJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| East is West LU3 2NH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Acorn Day Nursery LU3 2QT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Jul 2026 |
| abm catering @ KS1 - St Josephs Catholic Primary School LU3 2NS | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Playtarium at St Josephs Catholic Primary School LU3 2NS | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| abm catering @ KS2 - St Josephs Catholic Primary School LU3 2NS | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Norton Road Primary School LU3 2NX | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd LU3 2QG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Happy Friend Fish Bar LU3 2NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club - Leagrave & Limbury LU3 2NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| A & V Food and Wine LU4 9BS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Sunnyside Nursery Luton Ltd. LU3 2QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Banbury Close (28); On or near Cuffley Close (28); On or near Thorneycroft Close (14); On or near Leafield (10); On or near Bodmin Road (6).
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Papa Johns Pizza (restaurant/cafe/canteen, LU3 2RW) now 4 Good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Thorneycroft Close · Cuffley Close · Bodmin Road · Gardenia Avenue · Canterbury Close · Banbury Close · Varna Close · Norton Road · Icknield Road · Stanmore Crescent · Memorial Road · Quilter Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Anything about planning applications, roadworks, noise, air quality or council tax yet.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.