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About

Central ward occupies a core part of Luton's town centre, defined by its civic and commercial functions. The area includes the main shopping precincts around The Mall Luton and surrounding streets, alongside key administrative buildings like the Town Hall and Central Library. Luton's main railway and bus stations are located here, establishing it as the primary transport hub for the wider town.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the University of Bedfordshire's main campus, integrated directly into the urban fabric. The ward also contains Wardown Park, a significant Victorian park with a museum, lake, and formal gardens providing green space. Residential areas consist primarily of terraced housing and modern apartment blocks, accommodating students and professionals close to the central amenities.

Area overview

On average Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £41,045 per year.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£74K – £189K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£305,000£308
Terraced3£265,000£323
Flats28£122,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£90,000£232,500
2017£75,380£186,500
2018£154,500£194,000
2019£165,000£200,000
2020£146,000£210,000
2021£164,750£165,000
2022£175,000£242,500
2023£144,000£286,000
2024£150,000£221,000
2025£137,500£265,000
2026£101,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£296£490
2017£388£293
2018£392£199
2019£264£300
2020£263£265
2021£262£286
2022£280£286
2023£299£296
2024£282£319
2025£279£323
2026£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Central

What is the average house price in Central?

The median sale price in Central is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Central?

Central scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central sits around rank 4,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Central?

The average household income in Central is around £41,045 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Central?

Central is represented by 2 elected councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Central

LU20AH

Crescent Road

LU13DQ

Oxford Road

LU12WL

Bute Street

LU12JQ

John Street

LU12EU

Central

LU15FT

Dumfries Street

LU12SE

Chapel Street

LU12WN

Bute Street

LU13JY

Central

LU12JG

John Street

LU11RS

Liverpool Road

LU12PJ

Central

LU31ED

Brook Street

LU13AA

Castle Street

LU12TU

Melson Street

LU12AZ

George Street

LU31DQ

Brook Street

LU12QG

Manchester Street

LU13DD

Holly Street

LU12RP

Upper George Street

LU31DH

New Bedford Road

LU15DP

Windsor Walk

LU13GG

Lea Road

LU15DL

Stuart Place

LU12AB

George Street

LU12PL

Alma Street

LU12AQ

George Street

LU13AN

Union Street

LU11HX

Crawley Road

LU13JG

Church Street

LU13HZ

Vicarage Street

LU13JE

Church Street

LU13FB

Vicarage Street

LU12JX

Melson Street

LU11ST

Collingdon Street

LU15FA

Regent Street

LU12EN

Cheapside

LU15BL

Buxton Road

LU12EY

Bute Street

LU31AB

Nightingale Court

LU31DN

Cromwell Road

LU12NR

Guildford Street

LU12RD

Upper George Street

LU13GD

Holly Street

LU12TQ

The Mall

LU31DZ

Brook Street

LU12TJ

Melson Street

LU12UA

Victoria Street

LU13EN

Park Street West

LU12BG

Melson Street

LU13AT

Union Street

LU12AL

George Street

LU31DT

Brook Street

LU12SL

Stuart Street

LU15FD

Wellington Street

LU12EH

Chapel Street

LU11FQ

Collingdon Street

LU12LL

Melson Street

LU31DP

Cromwell Road

LU12ZS

Melson Street

LU15BP

Dumfries Street

LU13DF

Holly Street

LU11FA

Liverpool Road

LU12AP

George Street

LU11RX

Collingdon Street

LU31FH

Central

LU12TD

Melson Street

LU11BQ

Collingdon Street

LU15AA

Wellington Street

LU12NW

Guildford Street

LU12DW

King Street

LU12QP

Gordon Street

LU27NS

Old Bedford Road

LU13FA

Vicarage Street

LU13UU

Hibbert Street

LU27QB

The Shires

LU13XG

Holly Street

LU19ZZ

Central

LU15BE

Hastings Street

LU11JB

Inkerman Street

LU15DD

Chapel Street

LU12PA

Guildford Street

LU15AG

Wellington Street

LU15AY

Dumfries Street

LU12TE

Church Street

LU11FU

Central

LU12NL

Guildford Street

LU13AR

Castle Street

LU12JA

John Street

LU12SJ

Stuart Street

LU31BS

New Bedford Road

LU12WJ

Bute Street

LU12QH

Wellington Street

LU12AR

George Street

LU12TL

Melson Street

LU15DS

Windsor Walk

LU11HT

Crawley Road

LU11SA

New Bedford Road

LU13JX

Park Street

LU13UZ

Latimer Road

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.