When did 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB last change hands?

6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB last sold for £31,000 in April 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £15,250 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and April 2002, 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB rose from £15,250 to £31,000, a change of £15,750. That works out to roughly +19.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB?

6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB in?

6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB sits in Luton. It falls within the LU3 postcode district.

Is 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB in a safe area?

Police records around 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (482% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB?

The closest primary school to 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB is Dallow Primary School (661m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denbigh High School (637m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB?

The closest bus stop to 6 The Barleycorn, LU3 1EB is Cromwell Road, 139m away. The nearest bus option is Luton Station Interchange, 546m away.

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6 The Barleycorn, Brook Street, Luton, LU3 1EB

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Band A

Overview

About 6 The Barleycorn

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

6 The Barleycorn is a property in Luton (LU3 1EB). It has council tax band A.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in April 2002. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.8% per year.

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 The Barleycorn, Brook Street, Luton, LU3 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 The Barleycorn has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Last sold (2002)

£31,000

Growth on file: 19.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2002Most recent
£31,000
+103.3%over 3 years
28 May 1998
£15,250

Median price across the last 3 sales in LU3 1EB: £148,500 (2022–2006).

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cromwell Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Denbigh High School. 37 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

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