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About

High Town forms a central neighbourhood in Luton, characterised by its dense Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of private homes and rental properties. Its streets are arranged in a tight grid pattern, creating a compact urban environment. The local economy is supported by a variety of independent shops, cafes, and convenience stores along the main roads, serving the immediate community.

The area is anchored by the High Town Road conservation area, which preserves the architectural character of its historic buildings. Public transport links are a key feature, with several bus routes connecting it to Luton town centre and the railway station. The presence of the River Lea, which flows through the area in a largely culverted channel, subtly influences the local geography and street layout.

Area overview

On average High Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. There are 2 schools in High Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). High Town is home to around 9,371 people, with a population density of about 9,070.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

High Town Population
9,371
Population density
9,070.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.22(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.63(+165%)
Vehicle crime
13.02(+186%)
Public order
11.2(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.86(+38%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,613
27.89%
Other White
2,598
27.73%
African
667
7.12%
Pakistani
579
6.18%
Bangladeshi
543
5.8%
Total population: 9,369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,569
34.5%
No qualifications
1,666
22.37%
Level 3 (A level)
945
12.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
776
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
748
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,447

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,239
55.41%
Owns with a mortgage
544
13.46%
Owns outright
444
10.99%
Social rents from council
352
8.71%
Other social rented
299
7.4%
Total households: 4,041

Property prices in High Town

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Town 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 High Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats18£154,500
Semi-Detached7£314,135
Terraced15£255,000

10 years median price trend in High Town

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

All postcodes in High Town

LU27RF

William Street

LU31BS

New Bedford Road

LU27LG

Earls Meade

LU27RB

Reginald Street

LU20AH

Crescent Road

LU20EA

Jubilee Street

LU27FT

Frederick Street

LU27PZ

Rye Hill

LU20EB

Charles Street

LU20FR

Dudley Street

LU27NX

Old Bedford Road

LU27QP

Frederick Street

LU20GH

Midland Road

LU20GJ

Charles Street

LU20HF

Brunswick Street

LU27LL

Knights Field

LU20HU

Midland Road

LU20AD

Crescent Road

LU20BA

Hart Hill Lane

LU20BJ

Moulton Rise

LU20HD

Welbeck Road

LU20BZ

High Town Road

LU27NT

Villa Road

LU27QE

North Street

LU20NT

Dudley Street

LU20TS

Berkeley Path

LU27FZ

Old Bedford Road

LU20AU

Crescent Rise

LU20JL

Pomfret Avenue

LU27PW

Havelock Road

LU20EU

Hitchin Road

LU20TP

Butterworth Path

LU20NP

Dudley Street

LU27QR

High Town

LU20GN

Kite Way

LU20NL

Wenlock Street

LU27PA

Old Bedford Road

LU27RP

Ridgway Road

LU20JD

Concorde Street

LU20TT

Berkeley Path

LU31BT

Hucklesby Way

LU20BX

High Town Road

LU27QD

North Street

LU27QF

Moorland Gardens

LU20NF

Edward Street

LU27QU

Frederick Street

LU20AN

Crescent Road

LU20DF

High Town Road

LU20DH

Albion Court

LU20DJ

High Town Road

LU20DL

High Town Road

LU20DN

High Town Road

LU27HJ

Old Bedford Road

LU27NU

Villa Road

LU27PE

Cromwell Hill

LU20FD

Midland Road

LU27QH

North Street

LU20BL

Midland Road

LU20EW

Hitchin Road

LU20NG

Cobden Street

LU27NP

Villa Road

LU20DQ

High Town Road

LU20HY

Hartley Road

LU20FH

Hartley Road

LU20FS

Hitchin Road

LU27QS

Frederick Street

LU20AE

Crescent Road

LU20DG

High Town Road

LU20HL

Kimpton Road

LU20NQ

St Matthews Close

LU27NR

Villa Road

LU20AT

Crescent Rise

LU20ES

Hitchin Road

LU27RT

Ridgway Road

Data Sources

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