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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 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
108
Deprivation level
9/10
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
45.35(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.77(+157%)
Vehicle crime
12.7(+189%)
Public order
10.56(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+65%)
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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £234,250 in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £395,000.

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
Terraced20£253,250
Semi-Detached5£314,135
Flats17£171,000

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

LU31DF

New Bedford Road

LU20FR

Dudley Street

LU20AE

Crescent Road

LU27PY

Cromwell Hill

LU20FL

Albion Road

LU20NH

Wenlock Street

LU20AF

Moulton Rise

LU27RE

William Street

LU20HN

Burr Street

LU20TT

Berkeley Path

LU27PQ

Clarendon Road

LU20EQ

Hitchin Road

LU20DZ

Oxen Road

LU20AD

Crescent Road

LU20EW

Hitchin Road

LU20DT

High Town Road

LU20DE

High Town Road

LU20HU

Midland Road

LU27RY

Kingston Road

LU20BE

Crescent Rise

LU27QD

North Street

LU27HQ

High Town

LU20AN

Crescent Road

LU27SE

Chadwell Close

LU20AW

Crescent Road

LU27QW

Frederick Street

LU20TP

Butterworth Path

LU27QH

North Street

LU27EY

Earls Meade

LU20GN

Kite Way

LU27QU

Frederick Street

LU27NS

Old Bedford Road

LU27NY

Kingham Way

LU20ES

Hitchin Road

LU20HL

Kimpton Road

LU27QF

Moorland Gardens

LU27NX

Old Bedford Road

LU20AL

Moulton Rise

LU27QJ

Frederick Street

LU20EX

Hitchin Road

LU20FB

Midland Road

LU27NT

Villa Road

LU20NP

Dudley Street

LU20EB

Charles Street

LU27NU

Villa Road

LU27QA

The Shires

LU20BD

Hart Hill Drive

LU20EP

Hitchin Road

LU20GJ

Charles Street

LU27QR

High Town

LU27RT

Ridgway Road

LU20JD

Concorde Street

LU20BH

Moulton Rise

LU20BJ

Moulton Rise

LU27HG

Old Bedford Road

LU20NG

Cobden Street

LU20GL

Kite Way

LU27PF

Old Bedford Road

LU20DH

Albion Court

LU27QB

The Shires

LU27PA

Old Bedford Road

LU20DQ

High Town Road

LU27PB

Villa Road

LU27RZ

Kingston Road

LU20DP

Cross Street

LU20DF

High Town Road

LU20HR

Midland Road

LU31BX

New Bedford Road

LU20HH

Duke Street

LU20HX

Hartley Road

LU27PX

The Larches

LU20DJ

High Town Road

LU27QG

North Street

LU20NL

Wenlock Street

Data Sources

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