Farley is an electoral ward in Luton, in the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire. It is largely residential, with a mix of council and private housing largely dating from the mid‑20th century, served by local shops, schools and community centres, and punctuated by small green spaces and play areas. Many residents commute into central Luton or to London via the town's rail links.
Socially and culturally Farley reflects Luton's diverse, working‑class character, with active community groups and occasional regeneration projects aimed at improving housing and public spaces. The ward sits within the town's broader industrial history and contemporary multicultural scene, where local events and independent businesses help maintain a close‑knit neighbourhood feel.
Postcode districts covering Farley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Milton Keynes 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Luton 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Harrow 19.7 miles31.7 km
- High Wycombe 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Watford 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Bedford 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Harlow 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Stevenage 10.6 miles17 km
- Hemel Hempstead 8.5 miles13.6 km
- St. Albans 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Aylesbury 16.6 miles26.7 km
Neighbouring places
- South Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Dallow Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Central Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Caddington Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Beech Hill Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Biscot Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Slip End Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- High Town Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Luton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Round Green Ward 1.8 miles3 km
- Challney Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Vauxhall Ward 2 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Farley
LU1 5QX, LU1 5LZ, LU1 1QZ, LU1 5PQ, LU1 5JN, LU1 5AD, LU1 5AP, LU1 9UW, LU1 1QN … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 2.8 miles4.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 27.8 miles44.7 km
- Luton Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
Hotels near Farley Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 0.6 miles1 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 1 mile1.5 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Eagle Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stockwood Hotel - Luton Airport 2 0.6 miles1 km
Schools in Farley
- Farley Junior Academy Primary
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Hillborough Junior School Primary
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Stockwood Park Academy Secondary
- Whipperley Infant Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Beechwood House Estate 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Toddington library Library 6.7 miles10.8 km
- British School Museum Museum 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Wrest House Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Pendley Manor Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Oaklands College College 10.2 miles16.5 km