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About

Stopsley North occupies the northern part of the Stopsley neighbourhood in the north‑east of Luton. The area is mainly residential, with a mixture of council and privately owned housing, local shops and a handful of primary schools. Community facilities include a centre and sports pitches used by local teams. The old village core is still visible around the church and green, a reminder of Stopsley’s origins before it became part of the town. Regular bus services link Stopsley North with Luton town centre and other parts of the borough.

Green space is a notable part of the area, with common land and playing fields providing routes for walking and weekend sport. Small shopping parades and independent traders cater for daily needs, while larger retail and services are accessed in central Luton. Street patterns and local landmarks reflect a mix of mid‑20th century estate planning and older lanes from the former village, so residential streets change character over short distances. For many residents, the proximity of open space and the surviving village layout shape everyday life in Stopsley North.

Area overview

On average Stopsley North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stopsley North is £58,331 per year. There are 4 schools in Stopsley North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stopsley North is home to around 8,232 people, with a population density of about 2,868.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stopsley North Population
8,232
Population density
2,868.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.52(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.41(-36%)
Shoplifting
6.56(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-16%)
Vehicle crime
4.25(-3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,692
69.12%
Other White
624
7.58%
Indian
283
3.44%
Irish
280
3.4%
Pakistani
216
2.62%
Total population: 8,235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,804
26.51%
No qualifications
1,296
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,265
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
969
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
799
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 6,804

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,359
38.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,174
33.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
518
14.8%
Social rents from council
283
8.08%
Other social rented
98
2.8%
Total households: 3,501

Property prices in Stopsley North

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Stopsley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stopsley North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stopsley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£452,500
Flats9£137,500
Semi-Detached45£365,000
Terraced26£290,000

10 years median price trend in Stopsley North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley North.

All postcodes in Stopsley North

LU28QY

Lullington Close

LU28BA

Peartree Road

LU28EA

Briar Close

LU28DF

Butterfield Green Road

LU28EH

Crowland Road

LU28HH

Putteridge Road

LU28AE

Poplars Close

LU27FS

Alfie Court

LU28AN

Hawthorn Avenue

LU28EZ

Nightingale Close

LU28DY

Eastfield Close

LU28DS

Chesford Road

LU28QU

Telscombe Way

LU28JT

Ilford Close

LU28HZ

Selsey Drive

LU28QL

Bracklesham Gardens

LU28AX

Stapleford Road

LU28QZ

Alfriston Close

LU28JR

Ditchling Close

LU28AP

Mayfield Road

LU28BE

Chesford Road

LU28DU

Field End Close

LU28QN

Saltdean Close

LU28ER

Edgewood Drive

LU28JZ

Handcross Road

LU28DX

Wandon Close

LU28AF

Sowerby Avenue

LU28QX

Cowdray Close

LU28RB

Telscombe Way

LU27XF

Mullion Close

LU28QW

Roedean Close

LU28HL

Dellcot Close

LU28DD

Butterfield Green Road

LU28QR

Telscombe Way

LU28BH

Cannon Lane

LU28DT

Chesford Road

LU28BN

Swifts Green Road

LU28JW

Telscombe Way

LU28DA

Cannon Lane

LU28AD

Wigmore Lane

LU28EN

Curlew Road

LU28HU

Pevensey Close

LU28QQ

Lullington Close

LU28AW

Hawthorn Avenue

LU28DN

Wigmore Lane

LU28QS

Cowdray Close

LU28QH

Lullington Close

LU28BS

Swiftsgreen Close

LU28AZ

Peartree Road

LU28EJ

Ravenbank Road

LU28QJ

Bracklesham Gardens

LU28HQ

Putteridge Road

LU28BP

Swifts Green Road

LU28JE

Handcross Road

LU28HG

Putteridge Road

LU28AR

Hazelwood Close

LU28BT

Wood Green Road

LU28HP

Putteridge Parade

LU28BX

Wood Green Close

LU28JY

Handcross Road

LU28AG

Sowerby Avenue

LU28HY

Middleton Road

LU28EW

Mountgrace Road

LU28DL

Great Marlings

LU28QT

Telscombe Way

LU28DZ

West Way

LU28DE

Butterfield Green Road

LU28HJ

Putteridge Road

LU28AY

Stapleford Road

LU28HN

Collingtree

LU28JX

Seaford Close

LU27UH

Hitchin Road

LU28AS

Green Lane

LU28ED

Blackthorn Drive

LU28BJ

Cannon Lane

LU28BU

Woodgreen Road

LU28HD

Hayling Drive

LU28JJ

Handcross Road

LU28JP

Telscombe Way

LU28JD

Elderberry Close

LU28HS

Boxgrove Close

LU28RR

Tilgate

LU28DR

Chesford Road

LU28EF

Great Marlings

LU28EP

Mountgrace Road

LU28BQ

Lambert Close

LU28RA

Alfriston Close

LU28BW

Swifts Green Road

LU28EB

Rochester Avenue

LU28ES

Jaywood

LU28HT

Balcombe Close

LU28HX

Amberley Close

LU28EL

Corncrake Close

LU28QP

Telscombe Way

LU27UJ

Hitchin Road

LU28ET

Hitchin Road

LU28AH

Wigmore Lane

LU28AU

Ravensthorpe

LU28EU

Great Marlings

LU28HR

Rogate Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.