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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£328,000
Price per sq ft£380
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £393K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Stopsley North area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stopsley North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£458,750£388
Semi-Detached42£373,500£389
Terraced32£286,250£370
Flats10£159,500£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stopsley North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£149,500£275,000£250,000
2017£305,000£150,000£285,000£245,000
2018£350,000£162,250£285,000£248,000
2019£324,000£150,000£285,000£243,000
2020£360,000£145,000£278,500£250,000
2021£380,000£149,500£330,000£259,250
2022£417,500£160,000£330,000£281,250
2023£437,000£160,750£342,000£297,498
2024£425,000£157,700£360,000£290,000
2025£445,000£156,000£362,500£295,000
2026£523,750£155,000£380,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stopsley North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£287£309£301
2017£318£310£314£307
2018£342£341£330£311
2019£316£296£309£317
2020£346£299£322£324
2021£331£278£342£327
2022£379£316£377£368
2023£377£311£385£372
2024£376£317£392£359
2025£383£327£385£370
2026£339£346£425£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stopsley North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.