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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

LU15BH

Hastings Street

LU13SL

Old Orchard

LU13QE

Ashton Road

LU15EX

Russell Rise

LU12EG

Chapel Street

LU13NE

Cutenhoe Road

LU13RL

London Road

LU15DN

Hastings Street

LU15BB

Adelaide Street

LU15DP

Windsor Walk

LU11RE

Buxton Road

LU12AQ

George Street

LU15BP

Dumfries Street

LU12SB

Flowers Way

LU11XW

Downs Road

LU13XB

Somersby Close

LU13QY

May Street

LU13PR

Albert Road

LU11QF

Downs Road

LU15AY

Dumfries Street

LU13SX

Holmfield Close

LU13LG

South

LU12AF

George Street

LU13NR

Seymour Avenue

LU13QN

Strathmore Avenue

LU15FD

Wellington Street

LU11QQ

Downs Road

LU13NX

Arthur Street

LU11FN

Ashburnham Road

LU13UD

South Road

LU13QU

Cambridge Street

LU13PN

Holly Street

LU15FB

Dumfries Street

LU15DY

Windsor Street

LU13FD

Albert Road

LU15HJ

Farley Hill

LU15DE

New Street

LU13SQ

Cowper Street

LU13EB

New Town Street

LU13NF

Cutenhoe Road

LU13BZ

Surrey Street

LU15FA

Regent Street

LU13SS

Stockwood Crescent

LU13PZ

Baker Street

LU13XG

Holly Street

LU13QD

Albert Road

LU13NL

Seymour Road

LU13NA

Alton Road

LU13GH

London Road

LU13RH

London Road

LU15DA

Chapel Street

LU13EQ

Kelvin Close

LU13UE

London Road

LU13QS

Cambridge Street

LU11QN

Downs Road

LU15EY

Hillborough Road

LU13QQ

Ashton Road

LU13SF

Arthur Street

LU11QW

Downs Road

LU13QF

Telmere Industrial Estate

LU13HE

Osborne Road

LU13PE

Capability Green

LU15AA

Wellington Street

LU13RW

Ludlow Avenue

LU13ES

Albert Road

LU13GF

South

LU15AE

Wellington Street

LU13SU

Parkland Drive

LU15BE

Hastings Street

LU15DF

New Street

LU13HD

Park Street

LU13RP

Tennyson Road

LU15HS

Brecon Close

LU13ND

Cutenhoe Road

LU15EQ

Farley Hill

LU13SA

Cowper Street

LU13QB

Baker Street

LU13GD

Holly Street

LU13NS

Alton Road

LU15EG

Farley Hill

LU15EA

Russell Street

LU13UZ

Latimer Road

LU13SG

Arthur Street

LU13GE

South Road

LU15ER

Farley Hill

LU11RB

Rothesay Road

LU13JW

New Airport Way

LU13XD

Latimer Road

LU15BS

Dumfries Street

LU13UN

Lawn Gardens

LU12UA

Victoria Street

LU15AZ

Elizabeth Street

LU13QH

Harcourt Street

LU13DD

Holly Street

LU13RX

St Pauls Road

LU13RZ

Cowper Street

LU13PX

Baker Street

LU13UA

Windsor Street

LU13QJ

Harcourt Street

LU13SZ

Sutherland Place

Data Sources

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