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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Town Population

13,277

Population density

4,865.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	35	£230,000	£200,500	£219,000	£256,000	£318,000
Flats	25	£125,000	£59,841	£68,000	£172,000	£213,400
Detached	8	£485,000	£343,050	£412,500	£498,250	£598,000
Semi-Detached	26	£330,000	£213,000	£292,500	£376,250	£561,250

10 years median price trend in New Town

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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