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LU6 3QP

Watling Street

Caddington

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Overview

Postcode LU6 3QP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Caddington ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Caddington & Slip End area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 3.3 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Caddington & Slip End has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Caddington & Slip End has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Caddington & Slip End is £59,657 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from LU6 3QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Caddington & Slip End near LU6 3QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
82.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
18.26(+315%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.2(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.82(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.79(+38%)
Other theft
5.41(-1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
89.13%
Irish
15
5.43%
Other White
6
2.17%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
1.45%
Other
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
27.98%
No qualifications
62
25.51%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
58.91%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.53%
Other social rented
3
2.33%
Social rents from council
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Caddington

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £588K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £415 per square foot) in Caddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caddington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached51£590,000£423
Semi-Detached49£435,000£401
Terraced27£344,500£422

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caddington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£609,975£167,000£330,000£270,000
2017£523,450£183,500£365,000£276,500
2018£507,000£145,000£374,950£285,000
2019£486,000£169,000£350,000£292,750
2020£547,500£216,500£365,000£315,500
2021£549,475£192,500£365,000£308,000
2022£599,975£180,000£413,500£332,500
2023£641,250£678,000£425,000£345,000
2024£600,000£551,000£409,950£350,000
2025£615,000£452,000£440,000£380,000
2026£612,500£415,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caddington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362£213£347£355
2017£364£348£362£342
2018£379£277£374£321
2019£379£257£372£319
2020£379£368£352£359
2021£373£329£372£395
2022£401£343£423£416
2023£460£636£430£412
2024£423£621£398£401
2025£442£623£407£424
2026£416£362£423
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caddington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LU6 3QP postcode area, located within Caddington & Slip End, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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 LU6 3QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Mark Collins

Caddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Vicky Malone

Caddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardCaddingtonE05014400
ParishCaddingtonE04012805
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Caddington & Slip EndE02003651
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 033AE01017561
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU6 3QP

Is LU6 3QP (Caddington & Slip End) safe?

The area around LU6 3QP records about 49 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU6 3QP?

The median sale price around LU6 3QP in Caddington & Slip End is £470,000 (about £415 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LU6 3QP?

LU6 3QP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU6 3QP (Caddington & Slip End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU6 3QP is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Mark Collins (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Vicky Malone (Independent).

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.