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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 £47,653 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
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

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached7£335,000
Flats17£115,000
Semi-Detached17£270,000
Terraced53£225,000

10 years median price trend in Luton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.