Postcode LU2 8JA 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 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Stopsley North is £49,200 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 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 of residents in Stopsley North is £49,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 8JA.
Stopsley North near LU2 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Stopsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £580,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Stopsley
In the LU2 8JA postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Putteridge High School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Putteridge Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Someries Junior School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Hansom Cab | 40 Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AB | |
| 0.5 mi | The Barrels | 54 Cannon Lane, Luton, LU2 8BJ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West Way Fish & Chips | 10 West Way, Luton, LU2 8DZ | |
| 0.3 mi | Village Tandoori | Stapleford Road, Luton, LU2 8AX |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.