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Central Luton

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About

Central Luton is the commercial and administrative heart of the town. The area centres on the Mall Luton shopping centre and the Town Hall, with a network of retail streets and office buildings. Luton Railway Station provides a direct rail link to London, making it a key transport hub for commuters.

The district is home to the UK headquarters of several international companies. A notable local feature is the Hat District, a collection of renovated Victorian factories that once formed the core of the town's historic hat-making industry.

Area overview

On average Central Luton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 408 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. Central Luton is home to around 6,383 people, with a population density of about 6,696.4 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
408
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Luton Population
6,383
Population density
6,696.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
160.58(+409%)
Shoplifting
72.54(+961%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.45(+448%)
Public order
49.04(+858%)
Drugs
38.23(+1223%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
1,464
22.94%
British
1,351
21.17%
Indian
708
11.1%
African
696
10.91%
Bangladeshi
404
6.33%
Total population: 6,381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,783
33.56%
No qualifications
1,230
23.15%
Level 3 (A level)
724
13.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
10.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
488
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,756
59.24%
Social rents from council
668
22.54%
Other social rented
201
6.78%
Owns with a mortgage
140
4.72%
Owns outright
108
3.64%
Total households: 2,964

Property prices in Central Luton

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £180K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Central Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Luton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£268,000£296
Flats12£132,500£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Luton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Luton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£130,000£245,000
2017£174,995£178,300
2018£172,500£213,500
2019£130,000£230,000
2020£131,250£205,000
2021£123,000£217,000
2022£158,500£269,500
2023£135,000£178,000
2024£135,000£265,000
2025£140,000£268,000
2026£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Luton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Luton.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£253£688
2017£363£205
2018£439£237
2019£267£251
2020£272£235
2021£281£288
2022£341£307
2023£288£255
2024£284£282
2025£242£296
2026£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Luton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Luton in the last year.

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.