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LU1 4FP

Swallow Mead

Caddington

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Overview

Postcode LU1 4FP 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 Leagrave, about 1.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Caddington & Slip End has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Caddington & Slip End has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from LU1 4FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Caddington & Slip End near LU1 4FP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
614
Population density
754.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.32(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.74(+1%)
Vehicle crime
8.5(+93%)
Public order
4.45(-13%)
Drugs
3.64(+26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
398
64.51%
Indian
51
8.27%
Other White
41
6.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
2.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
2.27%
Total population: 617

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
45.88%
Level 3 (A level)
94
20.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
6.9%
No qualifications
22
4.9%
Total 16+ residents: 449

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
142
60.68%
Other social rented
39
16.67%
Owns outright
23
9.83%
Shared ownership
12
5.13%
Social rents from council
10
4.27%
Total households: 234

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202534, Mallard Crescent, Luton, LU1 4FGDetachedLeasehold£142,500
28 Mar 202524, Mallard Crescent, Luton, LU1 4FGDetachedFreehold£562,500
27 Feb 202517, Mallard Crescent, Luton, LU1 4FGSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
26 Sept 202520, Wren Close, Luton, LU1 4FJDetachedFreehold£585,000
27 Oct 20253, Finch Green, Luton, LU1 4FSDetachedFreehold£562,500

Schools

In the LU1 4FP postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 4FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryFoxdell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryDownside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 4FP, 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 033BE01017562
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2017-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 4FP

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

The area around LU1 4FP records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4FP?

The median sale price around LU1 4FP 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 4FP?

There are 2 schools close to LU1 4FP, including Foxdell Primary School (Good) and Downside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU1 4FP?

LU1 4FP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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