Postcode LU1 5ED is located in an urban city, within the Farley ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Brantwood Park.
New Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 5ED.
New Town near LU1 5ED 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Farley area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £407,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Farley
In the LU1 5ED postcode area, located within New Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 5ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Family Choice | 38-40 Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EA | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.1 mi | Farley Food & Wine | Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EJ | Walking directions to Farley Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Food Store | 87-89 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DD | Walking directions to Continental Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice Chapel Street | 94-96 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DD | Walking directions to Family Choice Chapel Street |
| 0.1 mi | KSK Food & Wine | 115 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to KSK Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 5ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Taylor
Farley - Elected 4 May 2023
Haversian Hussain
Farley - Elected 4 May 2023
Mahmood Hussain
Farley - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.