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LU1 5HP

Wilsden Avenue

Farley

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Detailed insights for LU1 5HP

Overview

Postcode LU1 5HP is located in an urban city, within the Farley ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Farley Hill & Stockwood Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below 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 nearest station is Luton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 5HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park near LU1 5HP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 5HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
439
Population density
8,159.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.88(-27%)
Vehicle crime
8.66(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.04(-31%)
Public order
6.8(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
32.81%
Pakistani
71
16.06%
Other White
53
11.99%
Bangladeshi
31
7.01%
African
31
7.01%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
27.13%
No qualifications
81
24.7%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
40.28%
Owns outright
43
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.06%
Social rents from council
11
7.64%
Other social rented
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 5HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 5HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202553, Wilsden Avenue, Luton, LU1 5HNTerracedFreehold£323,000
13 Jun 202551, Wilsden Avenue, Luton, LU1 5HNTerracedFreehold£300,000
09 Oct 202513, Anthony Gardens, Luton, LU1 5HASemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
10 Oct 202525, Corncastle Road, Luton, LU1 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 Sept 202527, Corncastle Road, Luton, LU1 5HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the LU1 5HP postcode area, located within Farley Hill & Stockwood Park, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 5HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHillborough Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHillborough Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryChapel Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 5HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 5HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudget Supermarket15-17 The Crossway, Luton, LU1 5LYWalking directions to Budget Supermarket
0.2 miFarley Convenience Store19 Meyrick Avenue, Luton, LU1 5JNWalking directions to Farley Convenience Store
0.3 miFarley Food & WineRuthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EJWalking directions to Farley Food & Wine
0.3 miFamily Choice38-40 Russell Street, Luton, LU1 5EAWalking directions to Family Choice
0.4 miJohalsLuton, LU1 1FUWalking directions to Johals

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 5HP, 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 020FE01015737
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 5HP

Is LU1 5HP (Farley Hill & Stockwood Park) safe?

The area around LU1 5HP records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5HP?

The median sale price around LU1 5HP in Farley Hill & Stockwood Park is £300,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 5HP?

There are 17 schools close to LU1 5HP, including Hillborough Junior School (Outstanding), Hillborough Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Chapel Street Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 5HP?

The closest station to LU1 5HP is Luton, about 1,410 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 5HP?

LU1 5HP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 5HP (Farley Hill & Stockwood Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 5HP 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.