Postcode LU1 4DW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Caddington ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Caddington & Slip End area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Edgecote.
Caddington & Slip End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Caddington & Slip End has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU1 4DW.
Caddington & Slip End near LU1 4DW 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Edgecote | Small | Walking directions to Edgecote |
| 0.4 mi | Fairgreen Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Fairgreen Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Caddington Pond Park | Small | Walking directions to Caddington Pond Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £415 per square foot) in Caddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £590,000 | £423 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £435,000 | £401 |
| Terraced | 27 | £344,500 | £422 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £609,975 | £167,000 | £330,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | £523,450 | £183,500 | £365,000 | £276,500 |
| 2018 | £507,000 | £145,000 | £374,950 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | £486,000 | £169,000 | £350,000 | £292,750 |
| 2020 | £547,500 | £216,500 | £365,000 | £315,500 |
| 2021 | £549,475 | £192,500 | £365,000 | £308,000 |
| 2022 | £599,975 | £180,000 | £413,500 | £332,500 |
| 2023 | £641,250 | £678,000 | £425,000 | £345,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £551,000 | £409,950 | £350,000 |
| 2025 | £615,000 | £452,000 | £440,000 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £612,500 | — | £415,000 | £335,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £362 | £213 | £347 | £355 |
| 2017 | £364 | £348 | £362 | £342 |
| 2018 | £379 | £277 | £374 | £321 |
| 2019 | £379 | £257 | £372 | £319 |
| 2020 | £379 | £368 | £352 | £359 |
| 2021 | £373 | £329 | £372 | £395 |
| 2022 | £401 | £343 | £423 | £416 |
| 2023 | £460 | £636 | £430 | £412 |
| 2024 | £423 | £621 | £398 | £401 |
| 2025 | £442 | £623 | £407 | £424 |
| 2026 | £416 | — | £362 | £423 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4DW.
In the LU1 4DW postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Caddington Village School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Slip End Village School | Community school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 4DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | A & A Convenience Store | 43 Elm Avenue, Luton, LU1 4HS | Walking directions to A & A Convenience Store |
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 4DW, 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
The area around LU1 4DW records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU1 4DW in Caddington & Slip End is £470,000 (about £415 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to LU1 4DW, including Caddington Village School (Good) and Slip End Village School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU1 4DW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 4DW is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Mark Collins (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Vicky Malone (Independent).
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.