Postcode LU1 4AY is located in a rural town, within the Caddington ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Caddington & Slip End area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Caddington & Slip End has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Caddington & Slip End has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from LU1 4AY.
Caddington & Slip End near LU1 4AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £466,250 in Caddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £615,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £375,000 |
10 year median price trend in Caddington
In the LU1 4AY postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 4AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 735 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0DU | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | L&D News | Leicester Road, Luton, LU4 0HW | Walking directions to L&D News |
| 0.4 mi | Selva Store | 853 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 0HW | Walking directions to Selva Store |
| 0.4 mi | Market Express | Calnwood Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ | Walking directions to Market Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morning Til Night | Leicester Road, Luton, LU4 0HJ | Walking directions to Morning Til Night |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire 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 4AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Mark Collins
Caddington - Elected 4 May 2023
Vicky Malone
Caddington - 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.