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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.0 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 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Stopsley Common.
Stopsley North has a high 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.
Stopsley North has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Stopsley North is £49,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from LU2 8JD.
Stopsley North near LU2 8JD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stopsley Common | Large | Walking directions to Stopsley Common |
| 0.3 mi | Ross Park | Small | Walking directions to Ross Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 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 | 33 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stopsley
In the LU2 8JD postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 8JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Hendersons Newsagents | 609 Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7UW | Walking directions to Hendersons Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Samra Store | 31 Stapleford Road, Luton, LU2 8AX | Walking directions to Samra Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.