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About

Luton is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the Medway unitary authority in Kent. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the wards of Wayfield and Twydall, and its landscape is generally flat. The main thoroughfare is Luton Road, which serves as a local commercial strip providing essential shops and services for the community.

The ward contains several areas of green space, including the playing fields at Luton Recreation Ground. Community facilities are centred around local schools and a library. A specific local landmark is the Tudor-style brick water tower on Luton Road, a prominent historical feature in the streetscape. The area has direct access to the Medway Valley Line, with Luton railway station providing connections to central Medway towns and beyond.

Area overview

On average Luton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Luton is £47,648 per year. The median sale price in Luton is £237,500 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £192,500 and £281,250. There are 3 schools in Luton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Luton

Median price: £237,500
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £193K – £281K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £286 per square foot) in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 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 Luton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£355,000£312
Semi-Detached20£287,000£353
Terraced32£230,000£277
Flats12£118,750£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Luton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Luton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,750£110,000£205,000£168,000
2017£245,000£114,000£216,000£173,000
2018£309,000£119,500£235,000£180,000
2019£263,500£120,000£225,000£175,000
2020£285,000£108,500£246,250£175,000
2021£314,000£135,000£245,000£205,000
2022£350,000£132,500£281,113£230,000
2023£385,000£138,250£268,500£231,500
2024£335,000£98,250£265,275£226,250
2025£390,000£125,000£265,000£220,000
2026£245,000£90,000£285,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Luton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Luton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297£259£252£201
2017£267£250£296£215
2018£313£232£277£215
2019£294£230£266£220
2020£318£203£282£217
2021£316£264£292£243
2022£345£273£347£272
2023£354£244£359£274
2024£355£223£341£266
2025£312£232£359£275
2026£288£205£344£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Luton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Luton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district.

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,363
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Luton ward.

Local councillors

Jo Howcroft-Scott

Luton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Simon Curry

Luton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Luton

What is the average house price in Luton?

The median sale price in Luton is £237,500 (about £286 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Luton?

Luton has 1 primary school and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Luton?

Luton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Luton sits around rank 4,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Luton?

The average household income in Luton is around £47,648 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Luton?

Luton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Jo Howcroft-Scott (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Simon Curry (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Luton

ME45LF

Newnham Street

ME57BG

Upper Luton Road

ME57BT

Beacon Road

ME45EE

Alfred Close

ME57PB

East Hill

ME57BE

Upper Luton Road

ME57PY

Hopewell Drive

ME45JH

Sawyers Court

ME50AE

Street End Road

ME57PU

Capstone Road

ME57FL

The Hamiltons

ME45LW

Ocelot Court

ME50BS

Street End Road

ME57DL

Constitution Road

ME57BW

Beacon Road

ME45DR

Albany Road

ME57DH

Ambrose Hill

ME45BP

Luton Road

ME45LL

Henry Street

ME57PL

Capstone Road

ME45JE

Blockmakers Court

ME57AE

Seymour Road

ME45HU

Castle Road

ME45AD

Luton Road

ME50AN

Downsview

ME45HW

Cobden Road

ME57NL

Hopewell Drive

ME50AX

Brier Close

ME45HR

Grove Road

ME57PG

Capstone Road

ME57QF

Capstone Road

ME57JU

Beacon Hill

ME45JJ

Sailmakers Court

ME50BL

Stonecross Lea

ME57BQ

Upper Luton Road

ME57FB

Acer Drive

ME57JR

Beacon Hill

ME45EW

Maida Road

ME57AG

Whitehorse Hill

ME45EH

Clarence Road

ME57NR

Glenwood Close

ME50BA

Mill Lane

ME57PH

Carlton Crescent

ME57JP

Church Terrace

ME57EJ

Rainham Road

ME45JN

Shipwrights Avenue

ME50AT

Nutfield Close

ME45DP

Lawn Close

ME57AS

York Hill

ME45DS

Connaught Mews

ME45ET

Victoria Road

ME57LA

Nelson Terrace

ME57BH

Upper Luton Road

ME50BZ

Bracken Lea

ME57JX

Beacon Hill

ME50BD

Crestway

ME57DJ

Constitution Road

ME57JT

Beacon Hill

ME57DS

Thorold Road

ME45EP

Magpie Hall Road

ME45BJ

Luton Road

ME57BD

Chatham Hill

ME57AD

Chatham Hill

ME45EB

Maida Road

ME57AL

Chatham Hill

ME45AT

First Avenue

ME45JD

Ropemakers Court

ME45FE

Luton

ME57NN

Hopewell Drive

ME45DW

Albany Road

ME45BQ

Connaught Mews

ME50AW

Durrell Gardens

ME45EU

Victoria Road

ME45HN

Reform Road

ME45HL

Reform Road

ME45AR

Pheasant Road

ME57JW

Beacon Hill

ME50AJ

Downsview

ME50AY

Holly Close

ME57BY

Beacon Road

ME50AD

Third Avenue

ME57LB

Chickfield Gardens

ME45BN

Luton Road

ME57LG

Luton High Street

ME57AH

Grange Hill

ME50AR

Downsview

ME57DE

Coronation Road

ME57BP

Beacon Road

ME57FF

Luton

ME45HA

Dagmar Road

ME57QA

Capstone Road

ME50AS

Cobtree Close

ME45EA

Maida Road

ME50AH

Settington Avenue

ME57EL

Rainham Road

ME57FD

Ward View

ME57JS

Queens Road

ME57NJ

Capstone Road

ME45LP

Henry Street

ME45AB

Luton Road