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About

Lewsey South is a residential neighbourhood situated in the northwest of Luton. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some low-rise flats. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic, while quieter side streets provide access to local amenities. The built environment is functional, with green spaces integrated into the housing estates.

A central feature is Lewsey Park, a large open space with sports pitches, a playground, and areas of woodland. This park serves as a significant community hub for recreation and local events. The area is served by local shops and schools concentrated along Marsh Road and surrounding streets, meeting everyday needs. Its position offers straightforward road access to the M1 motorway, linking it to wider regional networks.

Area overview

On average Lewsey South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewsey South is £58,082 per year. There are 2 schools in Lewsey South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lewsey South is home to around 8,806 people, with a population density of about 5,403.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lewsey South Population
8,806
Population density
5,403.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.72(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.97(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.79(-10%)
Public order
5.68(+9%)
Other theft
5.34(-4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,809
31.89%
Pakistani
1,391
15.79%
Indian
920
10.45%
Other Asian
913
10.37%
Other White
743
8.44%
Total population: 8,808

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,408
34.65%
No qualifications
1,503
21.63%
Level 3 (A level)
858
12.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,949

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,118
36.17%
Owns with a mortgage
969
31.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
643
20.8%
Social rents from council
192
6.21%
Other social rented
87
2.81%
Total households: 3,091

Property prices in Lewsey South

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Lewsey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lewsey South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£427,500
Semi-Detached40£340,000
Terraced15£320,000

10 years median price trend in Lewsey South

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

All postcodes in Lewsey South

LU40HQ

Dunstable Road

LU40DH

Derby Road

LU40DS

Dunstable Road

LU40LF

Browning Road

LU40EY

Lewsey Road

LU40HG

Dunstable Road

LU40LJ

Wordsworth Road

LU40LN

Macaulay Road

LU40PT

Pastures Way

LU40PX

Percheron Drive

LU40XA

Holgate Drive

LU48RG

Belper Road

LU40NF

Leagrave High Street

LU40EF

Lime Avenue

LU40HH

Dunstable Road

LU40HS

Shakespeare Road

LU40PA

Dunstable Road

LU48RA

Halfway Avenue

LU40HP

Downview

LU40AU

Eldon Road

LU40BL

Stanton Road

LU40ND

Leagrave High Street

LU40XG

Denton Close

LU48RE

Raleigh Grove

LU40DB

Hayhurst Road

LU40DA

Hayhurst Road

LU40FG

Lewsey Road

LU40BU

Charlwood Road

LU40FE

Lewsey Road

LU40JA

Shelley Road

LU40ED

Faringdon Road

LU40EG

Lime Avenue

LU40NZ

Poets Mews

LU48RF

Longfield Drive

LU40EP

Lewsey Road

LU40FH

Morecambe Close

LU40LQ

Poets Green

LU40AS

Bradley Road

LU40DG

Staveley Road

LU40ET

Calnwood Road

LU40HY

Byron Road

LU40BT

Charlwood Road

LU40NP

Wimple Road

LU40ES

Leagrave High Street

LU40HF

Swanston Grange

LU40NG

Leagrave High Street

LU40NS

Clydesdale Road

LU40PB

Dunstable Road

LU40JD

Chaul End Road

LU40JX

Copperfields

LU40AT

Ripley Road

LU40DX

Dunstable Road

LU40LL

Lewsey Road

LU48QR

Dunstable Road

LU48RQ

Leicester Road

LU40PS

Hereford Road

LU40HW

Dunstable Road

LU40EH

Seabrook

LU40HJ

Dunstable Road

LU40JB

Skimpot Road

LU40LE

Browning Road

LU40AF

Poets

LU40AY

Eldon Road

LU40BZ

Hayhurst Road

LU40AA

Eldon Mews

LU40DT

Dunstable Road

LU40HU

Hathaway Close

LU40HX

Byron Road

LU40XD

Holgate Drive

LU40HZ

Shelley Road

LU40EW

Lewsey Road

LU40FB

Poets

LU40XF

Dalby Close

LU40EA

Wyndham Road

LU40EN

Lewsey Road

LU40EQ

Cotefield

LU40NX

Angus Close

LU40BN

Stanton Road

LU40DZ

Calnwood Road

LU40HE

Dunstable Road

LU40AX

Eldon Road

LU40HT

Shakespeare Road

LU40NB

Leagrave High Street

LU40BS

Charlwood Road

LU40DD

Bampton Road

LU40LB

Poynters Road

LU40LR

Macaulay Road

LU48RD

Armitage Gardens

LU40DE

Kendale Road

LU40EJ

Seabrook

LU40EL

Imberfield

LU40JY

Copperfields

LU40LS

Petard Close

LU40LG

Browning Road

LU40NH

Carmelite Road

LU40DF

Ferrars Close

LU40JF

Cradock Road

LU40AW

Calnwood Road

LU40AZ

Eldon Road

LU40HN

Dunstable Road

Data Sources

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