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LU2 8JL

Handcross Road

Wigmore

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Detailed insights for LU2 8JL

Overview

Postcode LU2 8JL is located in an urban city, within the Wigmore ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stopsley North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 Airport Parkway, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is New Wandon Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Stopsley North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stopsley North has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 8JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stopsley North near LU2 8JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 8JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNew Wandon ParkMediumWalking directions to New Wandon Park
0.5 miWigmore Church ParkSmallWalking directions to Wigmore Church Park
0.5 miFalstone GreenSmallWalking directions to Falstone Green

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
12,162.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
39.26(+474%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.56(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.67(+5%)
Vehicle crime
6.67(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.93(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
50%
Other White
34
18.89%
African
13
7.22%
Indian
9
5%
Bangladeshi
7
3.89%
Total population: 180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
34.62%
No qualifications
29
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
16.03%
Level 3 (A level)
21
13.46%
Apprenticeship
12
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
62.93%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.79%
Owns outright
14
12.07%
Social rents from council
10
8.62%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Wigmore

Median price£331,250
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£259K – £390K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £331,250 (about £411 per square foot) in Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£460,000£387
Semi-Detached47£316,000£430
Terraced31£305,000£415
Flats9£164,000£359

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigmore

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigmore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,000£147,500£257,500£260,000
2017£345,000£150,000£275,000£262,500
2018£390,000£152,000£270,000£250,000
2019£402,500£132,500£260,000£226,000
2020£399,998£135,000£260,000£266,750
2021£370,000£150,000£302,500£265,000
2022£445,000£157,000£320,000£302,000
2023£485,000£142,000£330,000£310,000
2024£462,500£154,400£314,000£293,750
2025£458,500£143,750£302,500£305,000
2026£450,000£162,500£335,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigmore.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigmore.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319£288£340£336
2017£341£323£344£322
2018£337£329£343£334
2019£335£269£362£354
2020£338£296£352£349
2021£343£281£358£366
2022£387£327£414£396
2023£386£338£424£414
2024£376£344£422£408
2025£384£328£439£418
2026£407£353£411£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigmore.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 8JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 8JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202618, Garfield Court, Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JZFlatsLeasehold£155,000
24 Oct 202533, Garfield Court, Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JZFlatsLeasehold£188,000
30 Apr 20257, Garfield Court, Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JZFlatsLeasehold£120,000
30 Jan 202642, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JJFlatsLeasehold£92,000
29 Jan 202645, Dellfield Court, Handcross Road, Luton, LU2 8JJFlatsLeasehold£123,000

Schools

In the LU2 8JL postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 8JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySomeries Infant School and Early Childhood Education CentreFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySomeries Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 8JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 8JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAshcroft Road Loco262 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AEWalking directions to Ashcroft Road Loco
0.5 miCo-op Food78-80 Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8ABWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miAshcroft Convenience Store260a Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9ABWalking directions to Ashcroft Convenience Store
0.5 miZiomal74 Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8ABWalking directions to Ziomal
0.5 miShop StopBriar Close, Luton, LU2 8DZWalking directions to Shop Stop

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

Local councillors

James Aaron Fletcher

Wigmore - Elected 2 Apr 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardWigmoreE05014754
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stopsley NorthE02003265
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 008FE01015813
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 8JL

Is LU2 8JL (Stopsley North) safe?

The area around LU2 8JL records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8JL?

The median sale price around LU2 8JL in Stopsley North is £331,250 (about £411 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 8JL?

There are 11 schools close to LU2 8JL, including Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre (Outstanding), Someries Junior School (Good) and Queen Elizabeth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU2 8JL?

LU2 8JL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 8JL is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Aaron Fletcher (Reform UK).

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.