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LU2 8JD

Elderberry Close

Stopsley

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Detailed insights for LU2 8JD

Overview

Postcode LU2 8JD 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 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 nearest station is Luton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stopsley Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Stopsley North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,309 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Stopsley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stopsley North is £58,331 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from LU2 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Stopsley North near LU2 8JD 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStopsley CommonLargeWalking directions to Stopsley Common
0.3 miRoss ParkSmallWalking directions to Ross Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,859.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.73(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.45(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-56%)
Vehicle crime
3.64(-17%)
Burglary
2.91(+5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
55.56%
Other White
37
11.75%
Caribbean
18
5.71%
Indian
10
3.17%
Irish
10
3.17%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.66%
Level 3 (A level)
55
21.24%
No qualifications
50
19.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.11%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
29.45%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
23.29%
Other social rented
13
8.9%
Social rents from council
11
7.53%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Stopsley

Median price£351,000
Price per sq ft£385
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£292K – £404K

Based on 108 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 £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stopsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£407,500£424
Semi-Detached66£358,500£387
Terraced19£275,000£372
Flats5£165,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stopsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£435,000£180,000£355,000£283,750
2026£482,000£145,000£380,000£266,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stopsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stopsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£385£330£382£364
2026£443£255£414£350
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stopsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stopsley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202510, Mullion Close, Luton, LU2 7XFFlatsLeasehold£166,000
20 Jun 20251, Mullion Close, Luton, LU2 7XFFlatsLeasehold£219,950
28 Feb 20253, Mullion Close, Luton, LU2 7XFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£190,000
19 Feb 20259, Mullion Close, Luton, LU2 7XFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
31 Mar 202512, Putteridge Road, Luton, LU2 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the LU2 8JD postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStopsley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryStopsley High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryPutteridge High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 8JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell Select619-621 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UPWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miStopsley LocalHitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UGWalking directions to Stopsley Local
0.2 miCo-op Food628 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miHendersons Newsagents609 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UWWalking directions to Hendersons Newsagents
0.3 miSamra Store31 Stapleford Road, Luton, LU2 8AXWalking directions to Samra Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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 8JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Fry

Stopsley - Elected 4 Sept 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardStopsleyE05014751
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stopsley NorthE02003265
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 008BE01015798
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 8JD

Is LU2 8JD (Stopsley North) safe?

The area around LU2 8JD 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LU2 8JD?

The median sale price around LU2 8JD in Stopsley North is £351,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 8JD?

There are 12 schools close to LU2 8JD, including Stopsley Community Primary School (Good), Stopsley High School (Good) and Putteridge High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU2 8JD?

LU2 8JD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,309 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 8JD (Stopsley North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU2 8JD is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Matt Fry (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.