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LU1 4ET

Holly Farm Close

Caddington

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Detailed insights for LU1 4ET

Overview

Postcode LU1 4ET 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Edgecote.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Caddington & Slip End has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Caddington & Slip End has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 4ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Caddington & Slip End near LU1 4ET 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 4ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEdgecoteSmallWalking directions to Edgecote
0.2 miCaddington Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Caddington Village Green
0.3 miFairgreen Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Fairgreen Road Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
2,415.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.75(-41%)
Vehicle crime
6.88(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-57%)
Public order
3.12(-39%)
Shoplifting
2.5(-63%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
87.2%
Other White
13
3.87%
Pakistani
8
2.38%
Irish
5
1.49%
African
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
30.47%
No qualifications
61
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
55.15%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.21%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Caddington

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £588K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caddington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£590,000£423
Semi-Detached49£435,000£401
Terraced27£344,500£422

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caddington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caddington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caddington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202525, Holly Farm Close, Luton, LU1 4ETDetachedFreehold£520,000
28 Jul 20251, Mossman Drive, Luton, LU1 4EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£323,000
08 May 202620, Hawthorn Crescent, Luton, LU1 4EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£637,500
02 Jul 202520, Hawthorn Crescent, Luton, LU1 4EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£615,000
26 Feb 2026My Folly, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 4ALDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the LU1 4ET postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 4ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCaddington Village SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 4ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 4ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-Operative Food9-11 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EEWalking directions to The Co-Operative Food
0.2 miA & A Convenience Store43 Elm Avenue, Luton, LU1 4HSWalking directions to A & A Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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 4ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Mark Collins

Caddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Vicky Malone

Caddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardCaddingtonE05014400
ParishCaddingtonE04012805
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caddington & Slip EndE02003651
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 033CE01017563
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 4ET

Is LU1 4ET (Caddington & Slip End) safe?

The area around LU1 4ET records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near LU1 4ET?

The median sale price around LU1 4ET in Caddington & Slip End is £470,000 (about £415 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 4ET?

There is 1 school close to LU1 4ET, including Caddington Village School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU1 4ET?

LU1 4ET scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 4ET (Caddington & Slip End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 4ET 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).

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.