Postcode LU2 8HG is located in an urban city, within the Stopsley area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stopsley North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stopsley North is £58,331 per year. The median sale price in Stopsley is £351,000 (around £385 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £415,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ross Park.
Stopsley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,871 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Stopsley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stopsley North is £58,331 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 8HG.
Stopsley North near LU2 8HG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ross Park | Small | Walking directions to Ross Park |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Stopsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £815,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £465,000 | £414 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £360,000 | £390 |
| Terraced | 21 | £282,500 | £370 |
| Flats | 6 | £165,000 | £301 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340,000 | £168,500 | £250,000 | £235,000 |
| 2017 | £316,000 | £161,500 | £275,500 | £235,000 |
| 2018 | £367,500 | £180,000 | £280,500 | £240,250 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £161,000 | £284,000 | £243,500 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £163,000 | £270,000 | £243,000 |
| 2021 | £385,000 | £155,000 | £310,000 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £165,000 | £328,500 | £279,500 |
| 2023 | £412,500 | £178,750 | £320,000 | £288,998 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £284,750 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £177,500 | £355,000 | £287,500 |
| 2026 | £483,500 | £160,000 | £370,000 | £277,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346 | £256 | £300 | £301 |
| 2017 | £341 | £288 | £311 | £312 |
| 2018 | £306 | £316 | £328 | £305 |
| 2019 | £320 | £312 | £305 | £318 |
| 2020 | £360 | £315 | £314 | £321 |
| 2021 | £344 | £284 | £337 | £331 |
| 2022 | £381 | £347 | £377 | £353 |
| 2023 | £378 | £290 | £371 | £366 |
| 2024 | £367 | £255 | £376 | £363 |
| 2025 | £383 | £331 | £383 | £365 |
| 2026 | £403 | £255 | £389 | £361 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 8HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | 52, Putteridge Road, Luton, LU2 8HG | Detached | Freehold | £562,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 22, Hawthorn Avenue, Luton, LU2 8AW | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 5, Elderberry Close, Luton, LU2 8JD | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 21, Hazelwood Close, Luton, LU2 8AR | Terraced | Freehold | £266,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Mullion Close, Luton, LU2 7XF | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 |
In the LU2 8HG postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Putteridge Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 May 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Stopsley Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Nov 2012. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Putteridge High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2019. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU2 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Samra Store | 31 Stapleford Road, Luton, LU2 8AX | Walking directions to Samra Store |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | 619-621 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UP | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Stopsley Local | Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UG | Walking directions to Stopsley Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 628 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Hendersons Newsagents | 609 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UW | Walking directions to Hendersons Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU2 8HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Fry
Stopsley - Elected 4 Sept 2025
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU2 8HG records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU2 8HG in Stopsley is £351,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LU2 8HG, including Putteridge Primary School (Good), Stopsley Community Primary School (Good) and Putteridge High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LU2 8HG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU2 8HG is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Fry (Liberal Democrats).