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LU2 7HN

Old Bedford Road

High Town

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Detailed insights for LU2 7HN

Overview

Postcode LU2 7HN is located in an urban city, within the High Town area 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 median sale price in High Town is £272,500 (around £321 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £201,000 and £305,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Stopsley South & Round Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,553 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stopsley South & Round Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Stopsley South & Round Green is £55,339 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from LU2 7HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Stopsley South & Round Green near LU2 7HN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 7HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 7HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWardown ParkLargeWalking directions to Wardown Park
0.2 miPeople's ParkLargeWalking directions to People's Park
0.1 miPope's MeadowMediumWalking directions to Pope's Meadow

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
1,238.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.54(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.07(+99%)
Vehicle crime
9.71(+121%)
Burglary
5.46(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.86(-23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
35.58%
Pakistani
63
16.36%
Bangladeshi
36
9.35%
Other White
23
5.97%
Indian
21
5.45%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
39.81%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.24%
No qualifications
39
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
46.27%
Owns with a mortgage
53
39.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.96%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Social rents from council
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

Property prices in High Town

Median price: £272,500
Price per sq ft: £321
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £201K – £305K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £321 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£490,000£373
Semi-Detached16£327,000£342
Terraced25£278,000£309
Flats21£163,000£298

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£490,000£161,500£327,000£273,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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—£286£339£306
2026£373£298£347£330
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202610, Alwyn Close, Luton, LU2 7JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£327,000
01 Aug 20253, Alwyn Close, Luton, LU2 7JXTerracedFreehold£340,000
03 Aug 2026Flat 9, Princes Place, Knights Field, Luton, LU2 7LNFlatsLeasehold£225,000
23 Jul 202625, Wardown Court, New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1LHFlatsLeasehold£172,000
30 May 2025Flat 10, Nickmar Court, 137 - 139, New Bedford Road, Luton, LU3 1LFFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the LU2 7HN postcode area, located within Stopsley South & Round Green, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for LU2 7HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryDenbigh High SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miNot applicableRichmond Hill SchoolCommunity special school
0.3 miPrimaryRiver Bank Primary SchoolFree schools

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU2 7HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 7HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miClarendon Stores56 Clarendon Road, Luton, LU2 7PJWalking directions to Clarendon Stores
0.4 miR V News6 William Street, Luton, LU2 7RFWalking directions to R V News
0.4 miS & R Newsagents113 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NEWalking directions to S & R Newsagents
0.4 miS N Food and Wine55 Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DPWalking directions to S N Food and Wine
0.4 miR V Food & Wine76a Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AXWalking directions to R V Food & Wine

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 LU2 7HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James John Taylor

High Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Umme Ali

High Town - 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
WardHigh TownE05014743
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stopsley South & Round GreenE02003269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 012AE01015740
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 7HN

Is LU2 7HN (Stopsley South & Round Green) safe?

The area around LU2 7HN 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.

What is the average house price near LU2 7HN?

The median sale price around LU2 7HN in High Town is £272,500 (about £321 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 7HN?

There are 20 schools close to LU2 7HN, including Denbigh High School (Outstanding), Richmond Hill School (Good) and River Bank Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to LU2 7HN?

The closest station to LU2 7HN is Luton, about 1,056 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU2 7HN?

LU2 7HN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 7HN (Stopsley South & Round Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 7HN 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).

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