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 93 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 £44,360 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
93
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
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
Christian
85,297
37.87%
Muslim
74,191
32.94%
No religion
39,580
17.57%
Not answered
13,697
6.08%
Hindu
7,438
3.3%
Total population: 225,260
Level 4+ (Degree)
51,546
29.85%
No qualifications
39,478
22.86%
Level 3 (A level)
24,832
14.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21,943
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19,650
11.38%
Total 16+ residents: 172,698
Employed
93,542
54.17%
Retired
24,233
14.03%
Looking after home or family
14,512
8.4%
Student
11,636
6.74%
Other economically inactive
7,748
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 172,695
Housing
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
Semi-detached
31,781
40.26%
Terraced
17,356
21.99%
Purpose-built flat
16,209
20.53%
Detached
10,158
12.87%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
2,292
2.9%
Total households: 78,942
Property prices in Luton
Based on 1,496 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,700,000.
