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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. There are 2 schools in Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

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

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.

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
Flats25£132,000
Semi-Detached1£310,000
Terraced3£265,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

LU13JF

Power Court

LU12AT

George Street

LU13GB

Flowers Way

LU12ER

Bute Street

LU13ET

Park Street

LU15DF

New Street

LU15BN

Elizabeth Street

LU13BE

Park Street West

LU12NB

Bridge Street

LU15AT

Princess Street

LU27PB

Villa Road

LU12GS

John Street

LU31DU

Brook Street

LU12QX

Upper George Street

LU12BQ

George Street

LU31BU

New Bedford Road

LU12NG

Library Road

LU11EH

Dunstable Road

LU15AZ

Elizabeth Street

LU12AX

George Street

LU11RR

Cardigan Street

LU12EJ

Gordon Street

LU11BP

Inkerman Street

LU15DN

Hastings Street

LU12WG

Bute Street

LU13GZ

Lea Road

LU12QT

Dunstable Place

LU12TP

Melson Street

LU11JD

Inkerman Street

LU12WA

Bute Street

LU11HA

Moor Street

LU31DX

Moor Path

LU13PN

Holly Street

LU11RN

Cardigan Mews

LU15DE

New Street

LU11EL

Alma Link

LU15BD

Adelaide Street

LU27PX

The Larches

LU27QF

Moorland Gardens

LU12WE

Bute Street

LU13FJ

Vicarage Street

LU12TH

The Mall

LU15BS

Dumfries Street

LU11HH

Dunstable Road

LU27NP

Villa Road

LU11SH

New Bedford Road

LU12WB

Bute Street

LU15BT

Adelaide Street

LU13AX

Oxford Road

LU12NJ

Bute Street

LU12AF

George Street

LU12EP

Bute Street

LU11RT

Collingdon Street

LU15DX

New Street

LU31BT

Hucklesby Way

LU12WD

Bute Street

LU27NT

Villa Road

LU12QB

Manchester Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.