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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, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% 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. The median sale price in High Town is £228,750 (around £307 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £172,000 and £289,250. There are 1 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
14.2%
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

Median price: £228,750
Price per sq ft: £307
Sales (last 12 months): 54
Typical range (middle 50%): £172K – £289K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £228,750 (about £307 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£420,000£328
Semi-Detached5£325,000£362
Terraced22£280,000£332
Flats26£168,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,500£264,750£209,500
2017£154,250£263,000£230,000
2018£170,000£223,000£225,000
2019£160,225£215,000£210,000
2020£165,000£240,000£211,750
2021£175,000£302,500£225,000
2022£180,000£269,995£250,000
2023£190,000£266,000£268,000
2024£175,000£257,500£250,000
2025£161,500£330,000£275,000
2026£155,000—£262,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£256£271
2017£291£266£288
2018£302£244£254
2019£295£278£265
2020£292£247£260
2021£305£313£280
2022£310£304£283
2023£336£277£304
2024£327£314£308
2025£293£356£306
2026£287—£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Town in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.