Postcode LU2 7SW 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bell's Close.
Stopsley South & Round Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Stopsley South & Round Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from LU2 7SW.
Stopsley South & Round Green near LU2 7SW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7SW.
In the LU2 7SW postcode area, located within Stopsley South & Round Green, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Round Green Post Office, News and Convenience Store | 353 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7SW | Walking directions to Round Green Post Office, News and Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Food & Wine | 81 Turners Road South, Luton, LU2 0TG | Walking directions to Luton Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Round Green Supermarket | 105 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NE | Walking directions to Round Green Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | S & R Newsagents | 113 Stockingstone Road, Luton, LU2 7NE | Walking directions to S & R Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | KP General Store | Abbots Wood Road, Luton, LU2 0LX | Walking directions to KP General Store |
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 7SW, 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 7SW records about 56 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 7SW 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 17 schools close to LU2 7SW, including Richmond Hill School (Good), Sacred Heart Primary School (Good) and Ramridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU2 7SW is Luton, about 1,312 m away.
LU2 7SW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,041 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 7SW 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.