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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 405 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 1 schools in Central Luton: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). 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
405
Deprivation level
9/10
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
162.46(+423%)
Shoplifting
74.42(+947%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.63(+425%)
Public order
50.92(+879%)
Drugs
37.29(+1334%)
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

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Central Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Luton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£135,000
Terraced3£268,000

10 years median price trend in Central Luton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Luton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.