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About

Luton is a residential suburb situated in the northwest of the Medway unitary authority, bordering the River Medway. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its layout includes several local parks and green spaces, such as Luton Recreation Ground, which provide recreational areas for the community. The suburb functions largely as a commuter base, with road links to central Chatham and the wider Medway Towns.

The area's geography is defined by its position on a slope leading down to the river, offering views across the water towards Upnor and the former gunpowder magazines. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Luton Arches, a series of brick railway viaducts carrying the Chatham Main Line. These substantial Victorian structures, built for the South Eastern Railway, cut through the heart of the neighbourhood and are a dominant part of the local landscape, representing the area's historical connection to this major transport route.

Area overview

On average Luton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Luton is £46,744 per year. There are 2 schools in Luton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Luton is home to around 6,804 people, with a population density of about 7,927.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Luton Population
6,804
Population density
7,927.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.6(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.86(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.31(+153%)
Other theft
10.29(+83%)
Vehicle crime
8.67(+134%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,202
61.77%
Other White
791
11.63%
African
535
7.86%
Other
230
3.38%
Indian
141
2.07%
Total population: 6,803

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,308
25.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,165
22.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
15.67%
Level 3 (A level)
732
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
638
12.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,131

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,008
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
684
24.53%
Owns outright
475
17.04%
Other social rented
415
14.89%
Social rents from council
94
3.37%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Luton

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £480,000.

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
Semi-Detached4£245,000
Detached5£320,000
Terraced38£220,000
Flats9£132,500

10 years median price trend in Luton

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

All postcodes in Luton

ME57BY

Beacon Road

ME45HU

Castle Road

ME57JR

Beacon Hill

ME57BD

Chatham Hill

ME45DL

Albany Road

ME45HG

Castle Road

ME57TY

Edward Court

ME57DH

Ambrose Hill

ME57BP

Beacon Road

ME45LD

Newnham Street

ME45ED

Maida Road

ME57FH

Luton

ME45LP

Henry Street

ME45EN

Maida Road

ME45HS

Grove Road

ME57AA

Chatham Hill

ME57BS

Beacon Road

ME57DD

Coronation Road

ME45AB

Luton Road

ME45EU

Victoria Road

ME57DF

Church Hill

ME57NJ

Capstone Road

ME45LB

Bank Street

ME57BA

Chatham Hill

ME57JZ

Luton High Street

ME57BE

Upper Luton Road

ME57DP

Constitution Hill

ME57JY

Kings Road

ME45DH

Connaught Road

ME45BL

Luton Road

ME57FB

Acer Drive

ME57LE

Luton High Street

ME57TS

Beacon Road

ME50AE

Street End Road

ME45DJ

Connaught Road

ME45BT

Luton Road

ME57TA

Tramways

ME57LG

Luton High Street

ME57DJ

Constitution Road

ME45HN

Reform Road

ME57DB

Beacon Hill

ME57LJ

Luton High Street

ME45FB

Luton Road

ME57BH

Upper Luton Road

ME45AA

Luton Road

ME50AD

Third Avenue

ME45DS

Connaught Mews

ME45AG

Luton Road

ME45LL

Henry Street

ME57DW

Constitution Road

ME45AD

Luton Road

ME45HT

Chamberlain Road

ME57FL

The Hamiltons

ME45AR

Pheasant Road

ME45BJ

Luton Road

ME45BX

Luton Road

ME57FF

Luton

ME50AH

Settington Avenue

ME57AE

Seymour Road

ME57DR

Thorold Road

ME45EA

Maida Road

ME45BN

Luton Road

ME57LB

Chickfield Gardens

ME45EW

Maida Road

ME45HJ

Leonard Road

ME57FJ

Luton

ME45EP

Magpie Hall Road

ME57AN

Chatham Hill

ME57LA

Nelson Terrace

ME57AL

Chatham Hill

ME57BW

Beacon Road

ME57BQ

Upper Luton Road

ME57TR

Village View

ME45EY

Victoria Road

ME57DG

Upper Luton Road

ME45BD

Luton Road

ME57QA

Capstone Road

ME57NH

Capstone Road

ME45BS

Luton Road

ME45BU

Luton Road

ME45FA

Luton Road

ME50AA

Street End Road

ME45BH

Luton Road

ME45ET

Victoria Road

ME57FA

Rosa Court

ME57LD

Luton High Street

ME45BP

Luton Road

ME57BT

Beacon Road

ME50BS

Street End Road

ME45AE

Luton Road

ME57BJ

Upper Luton Road

ME57BN

Merrimans View

ME57EG

Wealden Court

ME57DL

Constitution Road

ME57BX

Beacon Road

ME45HH

Bright Road

ME45NR

Henry Street

ME57LS

Tramways

ME57PU

Capstone Road

ME57FD

Ward View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.