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LU1 5JD

Bolingbroke Road

Farley

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Detailed insights for LU1 5JD

Overview

Postcode LU1 5JD 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 high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dallow Downs.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,702 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 70 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from LU1 5JD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 5JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 5JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDallow DownsLargeWalking directions to Dallow Downs
0.4 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
2,823.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.26(+18%)
Vehicle crime
11.92(+171%)
Drugs
6.46(+124%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.46(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.47(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
41.88%
Other White
34
12.27%
Pakistani
30
10.83%
Other
18
6.5%
Other Asian
17
6.14%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
59
24.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
43.18%
Owns outright
31
35.23%
Social rents from council
9
10.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.68%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.68%
Total households: 88

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 5JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 5JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Sept 202514, Bolingbroke Road, Luton, LU1 5JDTerracedFreehold£337,000
28 Mar 202536, Bolingbroke Road, Luton, LU1 5JDTerracedFreehold£330,000
11 Mar 20268, Heath Close, Luton, LU1 5SPTerracedFreehold£250,000
17 Jun 202550, Northdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
06 Jun 202554, Northdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the LU1 5JD 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 5JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWhipperley Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFarley Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryThe Stockwood Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 5JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 5JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food13-15 Market Square, Luton, LU1 5RDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miFarley Food & Wine8 Market Square, Luton, LU1 5RDWalking directions to Farley Food & Wine
0.2 miNisa Local10-12 Market Square, Luton, LU1 5RDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miRockley Food & Wine30 Rockley Road, Luton, LU1 5RWWalking directions to Rockley Food & Wine
0.4 miV S Food and Wine79 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NNWalking directions to V S Food and Wine

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 5JD, 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 020CE01015734
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 5JD

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

The area around LU1 5JD records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5JD?

The median sale price around LU1 5JD 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 5JD?

There are 16 schools close to LU1 5JD, including Whipperley Infant Academy (Good), Farley Junior Academy (Outstanding) and The Stockwood Park Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 5JD?

The closest station to LU1 5JD is Luton, about 1,582 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 5JD?

LU1 5JD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,702 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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