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LU2 9TQ

Greenriggs

Wigmore

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Detailed insights for LU2 9TQ

Overview

Postcode LU2 9TQ is located in an urban city, within the Wigmore ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wigmore & Airport area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wigmore Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wigmore & Airport has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wigmore & Airport has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 9TQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigmore & Airport near LU2 9TQ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 9TQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWigmore ParkLargeWalking directions to Wigmore Park
0.3 miWigmore Church ParkSmallWalking directions to Wigmore Church Park
0.4 miFalstone GreenSmallWalking directions to Falstone Green

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
5,960.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.45(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.73(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.64(-43%)
Other theft
2.91(-47%)
Drugs
2.18(-25%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
80.71%
Other White
21
6.23%
Indian
14
4.15%
Bangladeshi
6
1.78%
Irish
5
1.48%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
34.63%
Level 3 (A level)
56
19.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.55%
No qualifications
31
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
45.53%
Owns outright
54
43.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

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 9TQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 9TQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 20266, Greenriggs, Luton, LU2 9TQDetachedFreehold£520,000
21 Feb 202516, Greenriggs, Luton, LU2 9TQDetachedFreehold£482,500
31 Jan 202515, Felbrigg Close, Luton, LU2 8ULTerracedFreehold£200,000
30 Jan 202619, Reedsdale, Luton, LU2 9TGDetachedFreehold£380,000
23 Jan 202614, Reedsdale, Luton, LU2 9TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the LU2 9TQ postcode area, located within Wigmore & Airport, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 9TQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryWigmore PrimaryCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.9 miSecondaryQueen Elizabeth SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 9TQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 9TQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIceland3-4 Wigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 9TAWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miAsdaWigmore Lane, Luton, LU2 9TAWalking directions to Asda

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 9TQ, 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)Wigmore & AirportE02003271
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 014FE01015810
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 9TQ

Is LU2 9TQ (Wigmore & Airport) safe?

The area around LU2 9TQ records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9TQ?

The median sale price around LU2 9TQ in Wigmore & Airport is £331,250 (about £411 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 9TQ?

There are 5 schools close to LU2 9TQ, including Wigmore Primary (Good), Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Queen Elizabeth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU2 9TQ?

LU2 9TQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 9TQ is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Aaron Fletcher (Reform UK).

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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.