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About

Poets ward is located in the northern part of Luton, bordered by the M1 motorway to the west. The area is primarily residential, consisting largely of post-war housing estates and some newer developments. Its road network connects directly to key routes serving the town centre and the motorway network. The local landscape is characterised by gently rolling hills, typical of this part of Bedfordshire.

The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Poets Recreation Ground, which serves as a community hub. A notable local landmark is the large Sainsbury's supermarket distribution centre situated near the motorway junction. Residential streets are mixed, featuring a range of property types from semi-detached homes to terraced houses. Community facilities include primary schools and local shops catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Poets has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poets is £57,383 per year. There are 3 schools in Poets: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Poets

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Poets area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poets 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 Poets over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£425,000
Semi-Detached44£337,500
Terraced16£313,000

10 years median price trend in Poets

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

Data Sources

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