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LU1 5SP

Heath Close

Farley

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Overview

Postcode LU1 5SP is located in an urban city, within the Farley area 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 median sale price in Farley is £297,000 (around £325 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £226,250 and £335,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.9 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 13,483 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% 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 311 ft away from LU1 5SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Farley Hill & Stockwood Park near LU1 5SP 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 5SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 5SP
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: £297,000
Price per sq ft: £325
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £226K – £335K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 (about £325 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
Detached1£520,000£366
Semi-Detached30£330,000£325
Terraced34£285,000£333
Flats13£150,000£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£300,000
2026£130,000£330,000£257,750
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£347
2026£252£354£321
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 5SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 5SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 20268, Heath Close, Luton, LU1 5SPTerracedFreehold£250,000
02 Apr 202618, Ryton Close, Luton, LU1 5SRTerracedFreehold£298,000
16 Sept 202514, Bolingbroke Road, Luton, LU1 5JDTerracedFreehold£337,000
17 Oct 202538, Dunsmore Road, Luton, LU1 5JYTerracedFreehold£296,000
22 Sept 202578, Dunsmore Road, Luton, LU1 5JYTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFarley Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 5SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 5SP
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
0.3 miNisa Local10-12 Market Square, Luton, LU1 5RDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miV S Food and Wine79 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NNWalking directions to V S Food and Wine
0.3 miQuality Food Store101 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NWWalking directions to Quality Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

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 5SP, 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 Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 5SP

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

The area around LU1 5SP 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 5SP?

The median sale price around LU1 5SP in Farley is £297,000 (about £325 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 5SP?

There are 17 schools close to LU1 5SP, including Whipperley Infant Academy (Good), Farley Junior Academy (Outstanding) and Dallow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 5SP?

The closest station to LU1 5SP is Luton, about 1,493 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 5SP?

LU1 5SP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,483 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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