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Stopsley

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About

Stopsley occupies Luton's eastern edge, with a primarily residential character defined by post-war housing estates and interwar semidetached homes. The area is bordered by open countryside to the north and east, providing a distinct edge. Local commerce centres on Marsh Farm and St. Thomas's Road, serving daily needs. The ward includes the large Stockwood Park, which contains golf courses, sports facilities, and the Stockwood Discovery Centre museum.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Stockwood Park Stadium, a key athletics venue. The area is functionally self-contained, with several schools and community centres like the Stopsley Community Centre. Transport links are primarily road-based via the A505, connecting to Luton's centre and the M1 motorway. The landscape is marked by the gentle slopes of the Chiltern Hills' northern fringe, influencing its street patterns.

Area overview

On average Stopsley has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stopsley is £57,074 per year. The median sale price in Stopsley is £350,000 (around £385 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £413,750. There are 9 schools in Stopsley: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Stopsley

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £385
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £414K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Stopsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£460,000£402
Semi-Detached69£360,000£389
Terraced20£281,250£375
Flats6£165,000£309

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stopsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£168,500£250,000£235,000
2017£316,000£161,500£275,500£235,000
2018£367,500£180,000£280,500£240,250
2019£325,000£161,000£284,000£243,500
2020£375,000£163,000£270,000£243,000
2021£385,000£155,000£310,000£255,000
2022£410,000£165,000£328,500£279,500
2023£412,500£178,750£320,000£288,998
2024£400,000£165,000£350,000£284,750
2025£435,000£180,000£355,000£287,500
2026£473,500£160,000£374,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stopsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£256£300£301
2017£341£288£311£312
2018£306£316£328£305
2019£320£312£305£318
2020£360£315£314£321
2021£344£284£337£331
2022£381£347£377£353
2023£378£290£371£366
2024£367£255£376£363
2025£385£330£383£365
2026£403£255£389£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stopsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Stopsley ward.

Local councillors

Matt Fry

Stopsley - Elected 4 Sept 2025

Liberal Democrats