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About

Lewsey North is a residential neighbourhood situated in the northwest of Luton. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. It is served by local shopping facilities on Marsh Road and has good transport links via the nearby A505.

The area is home to Lewsey Farm Park, a large open space with sports pitches and a playground. A notable local feature is the presence of the Lewsey Observatory, a community-run astronomical facility located within the grounds of a local school, offering public viewing events.

Area overview

On average Lewsey North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewsey North is £50,664 per year. There are 5 schools in Lewsey North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lewsey North is home to around 10,114 people, with a population density of about 6,048.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewsey North Population
10,114
Population density
6,048 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.56(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-15%)
Other theft
4.25(-24%)
Public order
4.15(-20%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,898
38.54%
Pakistani
1,013
10.02%
Other White
935
9.24%
Bangladeshi
664
6.57%
Other Asian
660
6.53%
Total population: 10,114

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,972
26.14%
No qualifications
1,840
24.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,094
14.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,069
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
919
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,543

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,110
30.44%
Social rents from council
992
27.2%
Owns outright
720
19.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
484
13.27%
Other social rented
266
7.29%
Total households: 3,647

Property prices in Lewsey North

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Lewsey North area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lewsey North 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 Lewsey North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£355,000
Flats6£157,498
Semi-Detached25£300,000
Terraced19£280,000

10 years median price trend in Lewsey North

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

All postcodes in Lewsey North

LU40PJ

Clover Close

LU40QX

Braintree Close

LU40SW

Landrace Road

LU40TJ

Leagrave High Street

LU40YF

Roydon Close

LU40YS

Ravenhill Way

LU40GG

Nettle Close

LU40SD

Regis Road

LU40NY

Suffolk Close

LU40RA

Sanfoin Road

LU40XX

Goldcrest Close

LU40RE

Raglan Close

LU40TW

Poynters Road

LU40UG

Radnor Road

LU40UU

Bunting Road

LU40TL

Bracknell Close

LU40YD

Partridge Close

LU40HD

Ravenhill Way

LU40LD

Poynters Road

LU40RJ

Wedgewood Road

LU40YG

Ravenhill Way

LU40YL

Ravenhill Way

LU40QN

Tomlinson Avenue

LU40XP

Finch Close

LU40AE

Tomlinson Avenue

LU40PW

Jersey Road

LU40QH

Leagrave High Street

LU40UP

St Kilda Road

LU40UJ

St Kilda Road

LU40YN

Holkham Close

LU40PH

Drayton Road

LU40PN

Ramsey Close

LU40RG

Wedgewood Road

LU40RX

Brunel Road

LU40YR

Swan Mead

LU40QA

Minorca Way

LU40RZ

Brunel Road

LU40SP

Shepherd Road

LU40TY

Paddock Close

LU40TZ

Gelding Close

LU40UF

Buzzard Road

LU40ZH

Landrace Road

LU40SZ

Marlin Road

LU40UA

Bunting Road

Data Sources

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