Postcode LU2 8JX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.9 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is New Wandon Park.
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.
Stopsley North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.7% 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 8JX.
Stopsley North near LU2 8JX 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New Wandon Park | Medium | Walking directions to New Wandon Park |
| 0.4 mi | Public Open Space Copthorne | Small | Walking directions to Public Open Space Copthorne |
| 0.4 mi | Ross Park | Small | Walking directions to Ross Park |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £316,000 in Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £143,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wigmore
In the LU2 8JX postcode area, located within Stopsley North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 8JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 78-80 Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Ziomal | 74 Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 8AB | Walking directions to Ziomal |
| 0.4 mi | Ashcroft Road Loco | 262 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AE | Walking directions to Ashcroft Road Loco |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Stop | Briar Close, Luton, LU2 8DZ | Walking directions to Shop Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Ashcroft Convenience Store | 260a Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AB | Walking directions to Ashcroft Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.