Postcode LU1 1RB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hat Gardens.
New Town has a 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.
New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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.
The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 1RB.
New Town near LU1 1RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Farley area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £298,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farley
In the LU1 1RB postcode area, located within New Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Johals | Luton, LU1 1FU | Walking directions to Johals |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 114 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Farley Convenience Store | 19 Meyrick Avenue, Luton, LU1 5JN | Walking directions to Farley Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | KSK Food & Wine | 115 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to KSK Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Henar Mini Market | 75 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AA | Walking directions to Henar Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.