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LU1 4GD

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Detailed insights for LU1 4GD

Overview

Postcode LU1 4GD is located in an urban city, within the Farley area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Farley Hill & Stockwood Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farley Hill & Stockwood Park is £47,824 per year. The median sale price in Farley is £297,000 (around £325 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £226,250 and £335,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 1.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stockwood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
86.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,269 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

86.7%

Approximately 86.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Farley Hill & Stockwood Park is £47,824 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from LU1 4GD.

Flood risk

No risk

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park near LU1 4GD 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 4GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStockwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Stockwood Park

Area Profile

Population
532
Population density
547.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.49(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.52(+207%)
Other theft
17.5(+220%)
Vehicle crime
12.73(+189%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.2(+92%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
39.25%
Pakistani
55
10.28%
Caribbean
53
9.91%
African
45
8.41%
Bangladeshi
37
6.92%
Total population: 535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
22.33%
No qualifications
69
21.7%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
15.72%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
149
82.32%
Social rents from council
8
4.42%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
3.87%
Owns outright
5
2.76%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Farley

Median price: £297,000
Price per sq ft: £325
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £226K – £335K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 (about £325 per square foot) in Farley area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£520,000£366
Semi-Detached30£330,000£325
Terraced34£285,000£333
Flats13£150,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,500£250,000£240,000
2017£130,000£265,000£237,000
2018£140,000£268,000£247,689
2019£127,500£265,000£225,000
2020£130,000£265,000£250,500
2021£165,000£295,000£243,750
2022£143,000£325,000£272,500
2023£127,000£330,000£302,500
2024£140,000£322,000£280,000
2025£150,000£340,000£300,000
2026£130,000£330,000£257,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farley.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£273£269
2017£252£279£283
2018£293£286£270
2019£244£285£267
2020£214£293£279
2021£284£314£290
2022£267£342£301
2023£253£339£354
2024£268£333£342
2025£255£335£347
2026£252£354£321
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4GD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4GD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20257, Wyatt Court, Farley Fields, Luton, LU1 5FGFlatsLeasehold£205,000
10 Jul 2026Apartment 22, Heather Apartments, 1, Cypress Road, Luton, LU1 4FYFlatsLeasehold£235,000
25 Jul 2025Apartment 28, Heather Apartments, 1, Cypress Road, Luton, LU1 4FYFlatsLeasehold£315,000
19 Jan 202616, Leyhill Drive, Luton, LU1 5QASemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
03 Dec 202544, Leyhill Drive, Luton, LU1 5QASemi-DetachedFreehold£407,000

Schools

In the LU1 4GD postcode area, located within Farley Hill & Stockwood Park, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 4GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Stockwood Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFarley Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 4GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 4GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudget Supermarket15-17 The Crossway, Luton, LU1 5LYWalking directions to Budget Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

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

Local councillors

Dave Taylor

Farley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Haversian Hussain

Farley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mahmood Hussain

Farley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardFarleyE05014742
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Farley Hill & Stockwood ParkE02003277
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 020AE01015732
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2023-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 4GD

Is LU1 4GD (Farley Hill & Stockwood Park) safe?

The area around LU1 4GD records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4GD?

The median sale price around LU1 4GD in Farley is £297,000 (about £325 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 4GD?

There are 12 schools close to LU1 4GD, including The Stockwood Park Academy (Requires improvement), St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School (Good) and Farley Junior Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU1 4GD?

LU1 4GD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,269 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 4GD (Farley Hill & Stockwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 4GD is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Taylor (Labour Party), Haversian Hussain (Labour Party) and Mahmood Hussain (Labour Party).