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Lewsey South

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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lewsey South Population

8,806

Population density

5,403.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.65(+29%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.06(-30%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.49(+18%)

Public order

6.7(+31%)

Other theft

5.22(-5%)

East of England average

Demographics

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

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

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

2.81%

Total households: 3,091

Property prices in Lewsey South

Median price£341,250

Price per sq ft£386

Sales (last 12 months)74

Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £367K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £341,250 (about £386 per square foot) in Lewsey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lewsey South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£430,000	£350	£381,000	£425,000	£450,000	£474,000
Semi-Detached	53	£345,000	£392	£276,800	£310,000	£365,000	£405,000
Terraced	12	£325,500	£385	£204,800	£279,500	£345,000	£380,750
Flats	4	£122,000	£255	£74,550	£84,750	£156,250	£159,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewsey South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewsey South.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£290,000	£145,000	£260,000	£224,500
2017	£342,500	£90,000	£260,000	£245,000
2018	£330,000	£98,000	£262,500	£263,750
2019	£287,000	£142,000	£270,000	£242,500
2020	£365,000	—	£258,000	£215,000
2021	£367,000	£110,000	£291,000	£259,000
2022	£375,000	£157,000	£340,000	£315,000
2023	£337,500	£165,000	£320,500	£314,000
2024	£340,000	£160,000	£323,000	£315,500
2025	£440,000	£122,000	£342,500	£313,000
2026	£370,000	£116,000	£339,500	£308,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewsey South.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£435	£247	£304	£258
2017	£292	£158	£312	£292
2018	£326	£269	£332	£298
2019	£310	£264	£301	£301
2020	£327	—	£320	£252
2021	£337	£255	£352	£301
2022	£364	£299	£417	£350
2023	£379	£359	£385	£365
2024	£371	£363	£371	£376
2025	£391	£262	£388	£346
2026	£284	£242	£391	£385

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail