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About

Luton is a district in the East of England, located about 30 miles north of London. It is known for its strong transport links, including Luton Airport, a major hub for low-cost airlines. The town has a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial areas, with a focus on manufacturing and logistics. Luton is also home to the University of Bedfordshire, contributing to its student population.

The district has a diverse cultural makeup, with significant communities from South Asia, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe. Key landmarks include Wardown Park and the Stockwood Discovery Centre, which offer green spaces and local history exhibits. Luton’s town centre features shopping areas like The Mall and a range of dining options reflecting its multicultural population. The district has faced economic challenges but continues to develop through regeneration projects.

Area overview

On average Luton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Luton is £44,369 per year. There are 79 schools in Luton: 46 primary (6 Outstanding and 37 Good) and 13 secondary (3 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Luton Population
225,262
Population density
5,196 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71,532
31.76%
Pakistani
41,143
18.26%
Other White
24,650
10.94%
Bangladeshi
20,630
9.16%
Indian
12,096
5.37%
Total population: 225,261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
22,281
28.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
21,280
26.96%
Owns outright
20,296
25.71%
Social rents from council
8,498
10.77%
Other social rented
4,425
5.61%
Total households: 78,940

Property prices in Luton

Based on 1,456 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Luton 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 Luton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached204£432,500
Flats178£164,250
Semi-Detached682£335,000
Terraced392£279,000

10 years median price trend in Luton

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

All wards in Luton

Barnfield

Beech Hill

Biscot

Bramingham

Central

Challney

Dallow

Farley

High Town

Leagrave

Lewsey

Northwell

Poets

Round Green

Saints

South

Stopsley

Sundon Park

Vauxhall

Wigmore

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.