Postcode LU2 8QB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Offa ward of North Hertfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell is £65,564 per year. The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is New Wandon Park.
Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,498 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell is £65,564 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 8QB.
Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell near LU2 8QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 2.1 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 | Wigmore Church Park | Small | Walking directions to Wigmore Church Park |
| 0.4 mi | Public Open Space Copthorne | Small | Walking directions to Public Open Space Copthorne |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Offa area, with individual transactions ranging from £216,300 up to £1,335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £770,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £530,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £330,500 |
10 year median price trend in Offa
In the LU2 8QB postcode area, located within Ickleford, Great Offley & Whitwell, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for North Hertfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.