Stopsley sits on higher ground at the eastern edge of Luton in England, a locality with historic village roots that has been absorbed into the town’s suburban spread. It still retains a village feel in parts, with a small historic core, local shops, green spaces and community facilities, while much of the ward is residential housing dating from the 20th century onwards.
Economically the area is largely commuter-orientated, benefitting from close road links to the M1 and proximity to London Luton Airport, with light industry and local businesses serving the neighbourhood. There’s an active community life centred on schools, sports clubs and village-style events, giving Stopsley a mixed, family-friendly character within the wider urban landscape of Luton.
Postcode districts covering Stopsley
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 24 miles38.6 km
- Milton Keynes 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Luton 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Harrow 21.4 miles34.4 km
- High Wycombe 24.2 miles39 km
- Watford 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Bedford 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Harlow 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Stevenage 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 10.8 miles17.4 km
- St. Albans 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Aylesbury 18.8 miles30.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Round Green Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- High Town Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wigmore Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Barnfield Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Vauxhall Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Biscot Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Central Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Lilley Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Luton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Saints Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bramingham Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Beech Hill Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in Stopsley
LU2 8DA, LU2 9EP, LU2 7US, LU2 9EE, LU2 8HJ, LU2 8AG, LU2 9AY, LU2 8HZ, LU2 9AF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Stansted Airport 26.8 miles43.1 km
- Luton Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
Hotels near Stopsley Ad
- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3 1.8 miles3 km
- Sadie Best Western Hotel Luton 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton North, United Kingdom 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Haven Homes - Central Luton Studio Apartments 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Thistle Express London Luton 3 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Eagle Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
Schools in Stopsley
- Lady Zia Wernher School Special
- Putteridge High School Secondary
- Putteridge Primary School Primary
- Queen Elizabeth School Secondary
- Ramridge Primary School Primary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primary
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre Primary
- Someries Junior School Primary
- Stopsley Community Primary School Primary
- Stopsley High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Putteridge Bury Estate 1 mile1.6 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 2 miles3.3 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 3.5 miles5.7 km
- British School Museum Museum 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Toddington library Library 6.8 miles11 km
- Beechwood House Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Wrest House Estate 7.4 miles12 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Redbourne College College 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km