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 miles
- Milton Keynes 17.7 miles
- Luton 1.6 miles
- Harrow 19.7 miles
- High Wycombe 21.6 miles
- Watford 14.8 miles
- Bedford 18.4 miles
- Harlow 24.2 miles
- Stevenage 10.6 miles
- Hemel Hempstead 8.5 miles
- St. Albans 9.6 miles
- Aylesbury 16.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- South Ward 0.8 miles
- Dallow Ward 0.8 miles
- Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Caddington Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Beech Hill Ward 1.2 miles
- Biscot Ward 1.3 miles
- Slip End Built-up area 1.4 miles
- High Town Ward 1.5 miles
- Luton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Round Green Ward 1.8 miles
- Challney Ward 1.9 miles
- Vauxhall Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Farley
LU1 5SJ, LU1 5FE, LU1 9UL, LU1 5LY, LU1 5LH, LU1 5PX, LU1 5FW, LU1 5QY, LU1 5QN … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 2.8 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 27.8 miles
- Luton Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near Farley Ad
- Spark by Hilton Luton 3 1 mile
- Holiday Inn London Luton Airport 3 2.1 miles
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 0.9 miles
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 3.5 2.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 2.3 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 1.6 miles
- Icon Hotel 4 0.7 miles
- ibis London Luton Airport 3 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Luton Town Centre 3 0.7 miles
- Eagle Hotel Luton Airport 1.3 miles
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 miles
- Luton Hoo Estate 2.1 miles
- Putteridge Bury Estate 3.6 miles
- Beechwood House Estate 4.4 miles
- Toddington library Library 6.7 miles
- British School Museum Museum 8.4 miles
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 9.2 miles
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.2 miles
- Wrest House Estate 9.4 miles
- Pendley Manor Estate 9.9 miles
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.9 miles
- Oaklands College College 10.2 miles