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LU2 9LJ

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Detailed insights for LU2 9LJ

Overview

Postcode LU2 9LJ is located in an urban city, within the Vauxhall ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wigmore & Airport area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigmore & Airport is £62,742 per year. The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Powdrills Field.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wigmore & Airport has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,528 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wigmore & Airport has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wigmore & Airport is £62,742 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 9LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigmore & Airport near LU2 9LJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 9LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 9LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPowdrills FieldMediumWalking directions to Powdrills Field
0.4 miRaynham Way parkSmallWalking directions to Raynham Way park

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
5,127.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.74(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+30%)
Public order
8.25(+61%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.56(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
45.91%
Other White
45
13.16%
Indian
26
7.6%
African
22
6.43%
Caribbean
18
5.26%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
24.26%
No qualifications
59
21.69%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
40.31%
Owns outright
47
36.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Vauxhall

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £369K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Vauxhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £568,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vauxhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£461,000£432
Semi-Detached43£335,000£385
Terraced12£297,500£376
Flats14£240,000£341

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vauxhall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,000£275,000£232,500
2017£247,000£175,000£275,000£230,000
2018£426,495£198,998£286,500£265,250
2019£250,000£205,000£267,500£235,000
2020£474,995£221,000£278,750£265,000
2021£469,995£239,320£305,000£290,000
2022£564,995£246,000£351,000£325,500
2023£462,995£222,500£360,000£318,000
2024£435,000£244,500£345,000£280,000
2025£465,000£250,500£325,000£293,000
2026£281,750£178,000£332,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vauxhall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£297£255
2017£384£286£318£290
2018£396£356£325£301
2019£381£348£316£269
2020£413£362£314£323
2021£422£455£345£345
2022£439£428£365£363
2023£404£387£385£368
2024£454£398£377£358
2025£432£343£385£364
2026£450£303£360£372
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vauxhall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 9LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 9LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202625, Polzeath Close, Luton, LU2 9LJTerracedFreehold£295,000
05 Jan 2026136, Brendon Avenue, Luton, LU2 9LHFlatsLeasehold£235,000
22 Jul 2025136, Brendon Avenue, Luton, LU2 9LHFlatsLeasehold£112,000
22 Apr 2025108, Brendon Avenue, Luton, LU2 9LHFlatsLeasehold£165,000
26 Mar 2025121, Brendon Avenue, Luton, LU2 9LHTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the LU2 9LJ postcode area, located within Wigmore & Airport, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 9LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrawley Green Infant SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryWenlock CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 9LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 9LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express4 Eaton Green Road, Luton, LU2 9HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miExpress Food And Wine27 Lyneham Road, Luton, LU2 9JSWalking directions to Express Food And Wine
0.2 miQuick Stop21 Lyneham Road, Luton, LU2 9JSWalking directions to Quick Stop
0.3 miCrawley Liquor Mart & Convenience Store258a Crawley Green Road, Luton, LU2 0SJWalking directions to Crawley Liquor Mart & Convenience 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 9LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lee Mark Bridgen

Vauxhall - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Terry David Keens

Vauxhall - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
WardVauxhallE05014753
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigmore & AirportE02003271
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 014BE01015722
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 9LJ

Is LU2 9LJ (Wigmore & Airport) safe?

The area around LU2 9LJ records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near LU2 9LJ?

The median sale price around LU2 9LJ in Wigmore & Airport is £315,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 9LJ?

There are 10 schools close to LU2 9LJ, including Queen Elizabeth School (Good), Crawley Green Infant School (Outstanding) and Wenlock CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU2 9LJ?

The closest station to LU2 9LJ is Luton Airport Parkway, about 1,515 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU2 9LJ?

LU2 9LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,528 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 9LJ (Wigmore & Airport) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 9LJ is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lee Mark Bridgen (Liberal Democrats) and Terry David Keens (Liberal Democrats).

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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.