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 1RG, LU1 5HY, LU1 5ED, LU3 2YT, LU1 5PZ, LU1 5LX, LU1 1XW, LU1 4GN, LU1 1QN … 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
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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