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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
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Central

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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
Flats22£137,500
Semi-Detached2£335,000
Terraced1£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

LU12PA

Guildford Street

LU12SB

Flowers Way

LU12WB

Bute Street

LU12YN

George Street

LU15BE

Hastings Street

LU11HA

Moor Street

LU12ZS

Melson Street

LU31BT

Hucklesby Way

LU12AF

George Street

LU27QF

Moorland Gardens

LU12SJ

Stuart Street

LU12DW

King Street

LU12EP

Bute Street

LU12EY

Bute Street

LU13EG

Townsley Close

LU11BP

Inkerman Street

LU11FX

Central

LU12AX

George Street

LU12PJ

Central

LU15AE

Wellington Street

LU11FR

Cardigan Street

LU12SG

Stuart Street Passage

LU13GZ

Lea Road

LU15FA

Regent Street

LU27NU

Villa Road

LU31DS

Brook Street

LU12BU

Bute Street

LU12QP

Gordon Street

LU12TE

Church Street

LU12TP

Melson Street

LU12WD

Bute Street

LU15BS

Dumfries Street

LU15DR

Windsor Walk

LU15DY

Windsor Street

LU31DX

Moor Path

LU15AG

Wellington Street

LU27NP

Villa Road

LU12AB

George Street

LU12DP

King Street

LU12JQ

John Street

LU12BJ

George Street West

LU12NQ

Guildford Street

LU12TY

George Street

LU15BD

Adelaide Street

LU15GB

Hastings Street

LU31DT

Brook Street

LU13EQ

Kelvin Close

LU13JU

Church Street

LU15AZ

Elizabeth Street

LU15DA

Chapel Street

LU27NR

Villa Road

LU31FH

Central

LU11BQ

Collingdon Street

LU11DY

Dunstable Road

LU11RS

Liverpool Road

LU12BD

Bute Street

LU12ER

Bute Street

LU12RB

Dunstable Place

Data Sources

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