Postcode LU1 1RF 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. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is The Moor.
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.
New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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.
The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 1RF.
New Town near LU1 1RF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.2 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Farley area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £407,000.
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 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farley
In the LU1 1RF postcode area, located within New Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 1RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Johals | Luton, LU1 1FU | Walking directions to Johals |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 114 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | KSK Food & Wine | 115 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to KSK Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Henar Mini Market | 75 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AA | Walking directions to Henar Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Dunwin Stores Limited T/A Premier | 33-35 Upper George Street, Luton, LU1 2RD | Walking directions to Dunwin Stores Limited T/A Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 1RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Taylor
Farley - Elected 4 May 2023
Haversian Hussain
Farley - Elected 4 May 2023
Mahmood Hussain
Farley - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.