Postcode LU1 4LU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.3 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 Luton located about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Caddington & Slip End has a high 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 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from LU1 4LU.
Caddington & Slip End near LU1 4LU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 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 | 40 | £592,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £398,000 |
10 year median price trend in Caddington
In the LU1 4LU postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Slip End Superstore | 1 Markyate Road, Luton, LU1 4BU | Walking directions to Slip End Superstore |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.