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Lewsey

Crime

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About

Lewsey ward is situated in the northwest of Luton, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built from the mid-20th century onwards. The housing stock is largely a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local parks and green spaces like Lewsey Park providing recreational areas. The area is served by its own community leisure centre and local shopping parades catering to daily needs, maintaining a functional and settled suburban character.

A notable local landmark is the Lewsey Farm, a name that hints at the area's agricultural past before its development. The ward is bordered by the M1 motorway to the west, which influences the soundscape and accessibility. Community life is anchored by several primary schools and places of worship, reflecting the varied backgrounds of its residents. The overall environment is practical and residential, with the steady traffic flow on Marsh Road acting as a main arterial route through the area.

Area overview

On average Lewsey has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 35% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lewsey is £50,664 per year. The median sale price in Lewsey is £292,500 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,250 and £320,000. There are 3 schools in Lewsey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Lewsey

Median price: £292,500

Price per sq ft: £364

Sales (last 12 months): 50

Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £320K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £364 per square foot) in Lewsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £365,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£327,500	£417	£294,500	£312,500	£338,750	£347,750
Semi-Detached	27	£315,000	£374	£260,300	£283,000	£326,000	£342,600
Terraced	16	£283,000	£344	£217,750	£258,750	£296,250	£302,500
Flats	3	£170,000	£313	£147,500	£157,500	£172,500	£174,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lewsey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lewsey.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£285,500	£135,000	£222,000	£207,000
2017	£247,000	£133,500	£243,000	£215,000
2018	£295,000	£168,000	£250,000	£235,500
2019	£321,500	£139,750	£236,250	£235,000
2020	£290,000	—	£235,000	£231,500
2021	£320,000	£150,000	£250,000	£235,000
2022	£365,000	£140,000	£290,000	£282,000
2023	£325,000	£132,500	£300,000	£280,000
2024	£328,250	£138,000	£300,000	£282,500
2025	£350,000	£157,498	£298,000	£278,000
2026	£312,500	—	£315,000	£275,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lewsey.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£350	£261	£292	£255
2017	£322	£267	£301	£313
2018	£292	£233	£301	£291
2019	£279	£255	£309	£278
2020	£334	—	£286	£283
2021	£342	£221	£320	£302
2022	£375	£272	£350	£375
2023	£305	£201	£383	£378
2024	£361	£267	£350	£342
2025	£367	£307	£353	£365
2026	£418	—	£381	£363

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lewsey ward.

Local councillors

Hazel Marie Simmons

Lewsey - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Yarun Begum