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About

New Town is a residential district situated to the north of Luton town centre, primarily developed in the post-war period. The area is characterised by its grid-like street layout and a mix of housing, including terraced homes and low-rise apartment blocks. It serves as a practical residential zone with local amenities like shops and schools integrated into the neighbourhood fabric.

A notable local landmark is the large Sainsbury's superstore, which functions as a key retail hub for the community. The area is bordered by the A6 and is within walking distance of Wardown Park. Public transport links provide straightforward access to the town centre and Luton Airport Parkway station.

Area overview

On average New Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. There are 8 schools in New Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). New Town is home to around 13,277 people, with a population density of about 4,865.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Town Population
13,277
Population density
4,865.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.83(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.9(+158%)
Shoplifting
19.58(+186%)
Vehicle crime
16.27(+270%)
Other theft
14.61(+167%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,841
28.93%
Other White
3,356
25.28%
African
1,028
7.74%
Indian
939
7.07%
Pakistani
807
6.08%
Total population: 13,275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,625
34.31%
No qualifications
2,388
22.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,336
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,088
10.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,069
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 10,566

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,587
49.22%
Owns with a mortgage
816
15.53%
Owns outright
693
13.18%
Social rents from council
533
10.14%
Other social rented
475
9.04%
Total households: 5,256

Property prices in New Town

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £235,750 in New Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Town 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 New Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£230,000
Flats25£125,000
Detached8£485,000
Semi-Detached26£330,000

10 years median price trend in New Town

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

All postcodes in New Town

LU13NN

Seymour Road

LU15BG

Dumfries Street

LU13SH

London Road

LU13QA

Baker Street

LU13BE

Park Street West

LU13SP

Whitehill Avenue

LU13RR

Tennyson Road

LU13UU

Hibbert Street

LU15EN

Ruthin Close

LU15EU

Russell Rise

LU15AT

Princess Street

LU11QE

Downs Road

LU11DU

Napier Road

LU13JH

Gipsy Lane

LU15ED

Blyth Place

LU15EJ

Ruthin Close

LU13RN

London Road

LU15BD

Adelaide Street

LU13QP

Strathmore Avenue

LU13RQ

London Road

LU13PB

Cutenhoe Road

LU13AG

Castle Street

LU11XX

Napier Road

LU13PG

South

LU15GA

Wellington Street

LU13AJ

Castle Street

LU13NW

Seymour Road

LU15AG

Wellington Street

LU13SD

Cowper Street

LU11QD

Downs Road

LU13FW

South

LU13XQ

Langley Terrace Industrial Park

LU13ED

New Town Street

LU13SR

Whitehill Avenue

LU13XA

Flowers Industrial Estate

LU13SJ

London Road

LU15FZ

Adelaide Street

LU12SE

Chapel Street

LU13NJ

Cutenhoe Road

LU15BJ

Adelaide Street

LU15EL

Ruthin Close

LU13SY

Sutherland Place

LU13PT

Albert Road

LU13LY

West Hill Road

LU12YN

George Street

LU14LX

Farley Hill

LU11QP

Downs Road

LU13UG

London Road

LU11XN

Downs Road

LU15BT

Adelaide Street

LU13PY

Baker Street

LU13RY

Cowper Street

LU13RJ

London Road

LU13RT

Tennyson Road

LU13BJ

Castle Street

LU13XW

Kimpton Road

LU15EE

Farley Hill

LU13NP

Seymour Road

LU15BL

Buxton Road

LU13LZ

West Hill Road

LU13AT

Union Street

LU13FZ

Cherry Gate Gardens

LU11FU

Central

LU13UY

Castle Street

LU13ST

Stockwood Crescent

LU15DX

New Street

LU13AL

Castle Street

LU13RG

London Road

LU15BN

Elizabeth Street

LU13UP

Tavistock Crescent

LU13QX

May Street

LU13UH

Wild Cherry Drive

LU13RF

St Pauls Gardens

LU13TY

London Road

LU13XH

Hibbert Street

LU13AN

Union Street

LU13EF

New Town Street

LU13DF

Holly Street

LU13QR

Strathmore Avenue

LU13QL

Harcourt Street

LU13LU

Capability Green

LU13QG

Ashton Road

LU15SA

Chapel Street

LU13BA

South

LU13UB

Windsor Street

LU13DQ

Oxford Road

LU13EG

Townsley Close

LU13UX

Hibbert Street

LU13PF

The Foundry

LU13FY

Robin Hood Mews

LU11QR

Downs Road

LU15DS

Windsor Walk

LU13QT

Cambridge Street

LU13RS

Tennyson Road

LU13EA

New Town Road

LU13UQ

London Road

LU13PS

Albert Road

LU11QL

Gladstone Avenue

LU15FT

Dumfries Street

LU13AR

Castle Street

Data Sources

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