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LU1 4ZS

Leicester Road

Farley

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Overview

Postcode LU1 4ZS is located in an urban city, within the Farley ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Luton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 336.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
337
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 336.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.5%

Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from LU1 4ZS.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Luton near LU1 4ZS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 4ZS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 4ZS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.1 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park
0.3 miHat GardensSmallWalking directions to Hat Gardens

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
12,803.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.05(+331%)
Public order
64.63(+1162%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.52(+414%)
Drugs
51.87(+1695%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.21(+329%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
94
30.72%
African
56
18.3%
British
43
14.05%
Indian
31
10.13%
Pakistani
25
8.17%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.36%
No qualifications
50
19.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
61.07%
Other social rented
20
13.42%
Other forms of private rent
13
8.72%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.04%
Social rents from council
9
6.04%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Farley

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£327
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £335K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £327 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
Detached2£432,500£322
Semi-Detached37£330,000£333
Terraced34£295,000£336
Flats15£170,000£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£303,750
2026£170,000£330,000£254,000
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£348
2026£252£327£309
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 4ZS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 4ZS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 20251, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
01 Apr 2026Flat 22, Marlborough Court, Grove Road, Luton, LU1 1RWFlatsLeasehold£130,000
07 Jan 2026Flat 25, Marlborough Court, Grove Road, Luton, LU1 1RWFlatsLeasehold£170,000
12 May 20266A, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DXTerracedFreehold£130,000
03 Nov 2025Flat 1, 14, Cardiff Grove, Luton, LU1 1QHFlatsLeasehold£63,000

Schools

In the LU1 4ZS postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 4ZS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryRothesay Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 4ZS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 4ZS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTripp News & Off LicenceDunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DXWalking directions to Tripp News & Off Licence
0.1 miDunwin Stores Limited T/A Premier33-35 Upper George Street, Luton, LU1 2RDWalking directions to Dunwin Stores Limited T/A Premier
0.1 miLa Doi PasiDunstable Place, Luton, LU1 2RDWalking directions to La Doi Pasi
0.1 miVivi Food & WineUpper George Street, Luton, LU1 2RDWalking directions to Vivi Food & Wine
0.2 miAcasa Food34 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to Acasa Food

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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 4ZS, 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)Central LutonE02006938
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 023BE01033804
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2019-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 4ZS

Is LU1 4ZS (Central Luton) safe?

The area around LU1 4ZS records about 337 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU1 4ZS?

The median sale price around LU1 4ZS in Central Luton is £300,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 4ZS?

There are 20 schools close to LU1 4ZS, including Rothesay Nursery School (Good), Dallow Primary School (Good) and Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 4ZS?

The closest station to LU1 4ZS is Luton, about 663 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 4ZS?

LU1 4ZS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 4ZS (Central Luton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.