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LU1 1QR

Downs Road

Farley

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Overview

Postcode LU1 1QR is located in an urban city, within the Farley ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

New Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 1QR.

Flood risk

No risk

New Town near LU1 1QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 1QR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 1QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.1 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park

Area Profile

Population
435
Population density
20,232.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.5(+3%)
Vehicle crime
10.46(+138%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.09(-13%)
Public order
8.97(+75%)
Drugs
7.47(+158%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
138
31.8%
British
78
17.97%
African
58
13.36%
Caribbean
25
5.76%
Other Black
24
5.53%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
33.33%
No qualifications
78
23.42%
Level 3 (A level)
40
12.01%
Apprenticeship
36
10.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
135
75%
Owns with a mortgage
26
14.44%
Owns outright
14
7.78%
Social rents from council
2
1.11%
Other social rented
2
1.11%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Farley

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£327
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £335K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £327 per square foot) in Farley area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£432,500£322
Semi-Detached37£330,000£333
Terraced34£295,000£336
Flats15£170,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,500£250,000£240,000
2017£130,000£265,000£237,000
2018£140,000£268,000£247,689
2019£127,500£265,000£225,000
2020£130,000£265,000£250,500
2021£165,000£295,000£243,750
2022£143,000£325,000£272,500
2023£127,000£330,000£302,500
2024£140,000£322,000£280,000
2025£150,000£340,000£303,750
2026£170,000£330,000£254,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£273£269
2017£252£279£283
2018£293£286£270
2019£244£285£267
2020£214£293£279
2021£284£314£290
2022£267£342£301
2023£253£339£354
2024£268£333£342
2025£255£335£348
2026£252£327£309
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 202610, Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QRTerracedFreehold£345,000
25 Mar 2026Flat 10, 4, Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QRFlatsLeasehold£76,000
08 Oct 2025Flat 7, 4, Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QRFlatsLeasehold£100,000
13 Jun 202532A, Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QRTerracedFreehold£205,000
30 May 20256, Downs Road, Luton, LU1 1QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the LU1 1QR postcode area, located within New Town, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 1QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryRothesay Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 1QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 1QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis66 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAcasa Food34 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to Acasa Food
0.2 miLK Food and Wine76c Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to LK Food and Wine
0.2 miV S Food and Wine79 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NNWalking directions to V S Food and Wine
0.3 miJohalsLuton, LU1 1FUWalking directions to Johals

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU1 1QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Taylor

Farley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Haversian Hussain

Farley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mahmood Hussain

Farley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardFarleyE05014742
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New TownE02003278
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 021FE01015795
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 1QR

Is LU1 1QR (New Town) safe?

The area around LU1 1QR records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LU1 1QR?

The median sale price around LU1 1QR in New Town is £300,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 1QR?

There are 20 schools close to LU1 1QR, including Rothesay Nursery School (Good), Dallow Primary School (Good) and Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 1QR?

The closest station to LU1 1QR is Luton, about 1,039 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 1QR?

LU1 1QR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 1QR (New Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 1QR is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Taylor (Labour Party), Haversian Hussain (Labour Party) and Mahmood Hussain (Labour Party).

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.