Postcode LU2 8HX is located in an urban city, within the Stopsley ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stopsley North area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stopsley North is £58,331 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is New Wandon Park.
Stopsley North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Stopsley North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 8HX.
Stopsley North near LU2 8HX 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | New Wandon Park | Medium | Walking directions to New Wandon Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ross Park | Small | Walking directions to Ross Park |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 in Stopsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £168,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £357,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stopsley
In the LU2 8HX postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 8HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shop Stop | Briar Close, Luton, LU2 8DZ | Walking directions to Shop Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Samra Store | 31 Stapleford Road, Luton, LU2 8AX | Walking directions to Samra 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.