Postcode LU2 7GS is located in an urban city, within the High Town ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stopsley South & Round Green area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stopsley South & Round Green is £55,339 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.
Stopsley South & Round Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Stopsley South & Round Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stopsley South & Round Green is £55,339 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 7GS.
Stopsley South & Round Green near LU2 7GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wardown Park | Large | Walking directions to Wardown Park |
| 0.2 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.1 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £306 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £620,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £335,000 | £339 |
| Terraced | 24 | £275,250 | £301 |
| Flats | 19 | £160,000 | £297 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £502,500 | £145,000 | £261,250 | £223,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £150,000 | £261,500 | £236,500 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £169,000 | £280,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £362,500 | £160,225 | £242,000 | £222,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £175,000 | £290,000 | £218,500 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £175,000 | £310,000 | £232,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £180,000 | £338,500 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £296,000 | £174,450 | £315,000 | £275,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £164,500 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | — | £160,000 | £350,000 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £620,000 | £165,000 | £320,000 | £265,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306 | £290 | £287 | £265 |
| 2017 | £281 | £291 | £276 | £285 |
| 2018 | £285 | £302 | £296 | £250 |
| 2019 | £332 | £325 | £278 | £263 |
| 2020 | £274 | £292 | £296 | £260 |
| 2021 | £306 | £315 | £318 | £269 |
| 2022 | £359 | £327 | £306 | £308 |
| 2023 | £384 | £336 | £344 | £302 |
| 2024 | £359 | £330 | £356 | £290 |
| 2025 | — | £284 | £339 | £306 |
| 2026 | £305 | £309 | £339 | £332 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7GS.
In the LU2 7GS postcode area, located within Stopsley South & Round Green, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Clarendon Stores | 56 Clarendon Road, Luton, LU2 7PJ | Walking directions to Clarendon Stores |
| 0.3 mi | R V News | 6 William Street, Luton, LU2 7RF | Walking directions to R V News |
| 0.4 mi | S & R Newsagents | 113 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NE | Walking directions to S & R Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Round Green Supermarket | 105 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NE | Walking directions to Round Green Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | HM Minimart | Mussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PA | Walking directions to HM Minimart |
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 LU2 7GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James John Taylor
High Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Umme Ali
High Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU2 7GS records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around LU2 7GS in Stopsley South & Round Green is £272,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU2 7GS, including Richmond Hill School (Good), Denbigh High School (Outstanding) and River Bank Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU2 7GS is Luton, about 1,026 m away.
LU2 7GS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 7GS is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James John Taylor (Labour Party) and Umme Ali (Labour Party).
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.