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About

Central Ward is a key area in Luton, located near the town centre. It includes parts of the central business district, with shops, offices, and public services. The ward is well-connected, with Luton Railway Station providing links to London and other towns. Residential areas feature a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments.

The ward is home to several parks, including Wardown Park, which has a museum and a lake. Luton Town Hall and the Hat Factory arts centre are also located here. The area has a range of amenities, including schools, healthcare facilities, and places of worship. Central Ward reflects Luton's urban character, with a focus on convenience and accessibility.

Area overview

On average Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 255 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central is £38,426 per year. There are 2 schools in Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
255
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats23£140,000
Semi-Detached2£335,000
Terraced3£225,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

LU12PA

Bute Street

LU12SB

Flowers Way

LU12WB

Bute Street

LU15BE

Adelaide Street

LU31BT

Hucklesby Way

LU12AF

Chapel Street

LU12DW

George Street

LU12EP

Bute Street

LU12EY

Bute Street

LU13EG

Holly Street

LU27QF

Moorland Gardens

LU11BP

Inkerman Street

LU11FX

Central Luton

LU12AX

George Street

LU12PJ

Central Luton

LU12SJ

Stuart Street

LU15AE

Wellington Street

LU11FR

Cardigan Street

LU11FU

New Town

LU12BU

Bute Street

LU12QP

Gordon Street

LU12SG

Stuart Street Passage

LU12TE

Church Street

LU12TP

Melson Street

LU12WD

Bute Street

LU13GZ

Lea Road

LU15DY

Windsor Street

LU15BS

Dumfries Street

LU15DR

Hastings Street

LU15FA

Regent Street

LU27NU

Villa Road

LU31DS

Brook Street

LU31DX

Bury Park

LU12AB

George Street

LU12DP

King Street

LU15AG

Dumfries Street

LU27NP

Villa Road

LU12BJ

Chapel Street

LU12JQ

John Street

LU12LT

Station Road

LU12NQ

Bute Street

LU12TY

George Street

LU15BD

Adelaide Street

LU15GB

Hastings Street

LU31DT

Brook Street

LU31FH

Bury Park

LU11BQ

Collingdon Street

LU11DY

Grove Road

LU11RS

Liverpool Road

LU12BD

Bute Street

LU12ER

Bute Street

LU12RB

Dunstable Place

LU13EQ

Castle Street

LU13JU

Church Street

LU15AZ

Elizabeth Street

LU15DA

Castle Street

LU19SA

George Street

LU27NR

Villa Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.