Luton is a residential ward located in the Medway unitary authority in Kent. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It sits close to the A2 road, providing easy access to nearby towns and Medway’s urban centres like Chatham and Gillingham. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping areas catering to daily needs.
The ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with several green spaces such as Luton Recreation Ground offering leisure opportunities. Public transport links connect residents to Medway’s wider network, including bus routes to Chatham and Rainham. Luton’s proximity to the Medway Valley and the River Medway provides some scenic surroundings, balancing urban convenience with quieter pockets of nature. The area is largely residential, with limited commercial activity, making it a quiet place to live within Medway.
Area overview
On average Luton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Luton is £42,656 per year. There are 3 schools in Luton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).
Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Property prices in Luton
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
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.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
6
£355,000
£251,250
£308,750
£386,250
£416,250
Flats
18
£112,750
£64,250
£75,000
£137,500
£191,050
Semi-Detached
24
£272,500
£205,625
£250,000
£328,750
£396,475
Terraced
60
£225,000
£182,850
£214,750
£247,750
£285,025
10 years median price trend
in Luton
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Luton.
