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About

South ward occupies a central portion of Luton, directly adjacent to the town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern apartment developments. Its proximity to the main commercial core means it functions largely as an inner-urban residential district. The ward is bounded by key transport routes, including the Midland Main Line railway, which runs along its western edge.

A notable feature is Wardown Park, a large public space containing a museum, formal gardens, and a boating lake. The park serves as a significant green lung for the area. South ward is also home to the University of Bedfordshire's main campus, which brings a substantial student population. The local economy is supported by a variety of independent shops and services along its main thoroughfares, catering to the resident community.

Area overview

On average South has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South is £45,918 per year. There are 6 schools in South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in South

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £248,500 in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£490,000
Flats13£174,500
Semi-Detached22£334,000
Terraced34£230,000

10 years median price trend in South

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

All postcodes in South

LU14FZ

Cypress Road

LU13LP

Crawley Green Road

LU13LY

West Hill Road

LU14FY

Cypress Road

LU13NU

Strathmore Avenue

LU13QW

Strathmore Avenue

LU13HD

Park Street

LU13GH

London Road

LU13QG

Ashton Road

LU13ES

Albert Road

LU13RU

St Pauls Road

LU13EA

New Town Road

LU13HF

Wood Street

LU13FD

Albert Road

LU13FT

Bolton Road

LU13LG

South

LU13RL

London Road

LU13UD

South Road

LU13RR

Tennyson Road

LU13NN

Seymour Road

LU14GF

South

LU13UR

Tavistock Street

LU13ND

Cutenhoe Road

LU13LU

Capability Green

LU13HB

Park Street

LU13QN

Strathmore Avenue

LU13GF

South

LU13NW

Seymour Road

LU15EQ

Farley Hill

LU13PG

South

LU13AL

Castle Street

LU13XW

Kimpton Road

LU13DR

Kingsland Road

LU13FS

Manor Road

LU13QX

May Street

LU13QD

Albert Road

LU13XB

Somersby Close

LU13NQ

Cutenhoe Road

LU13PE

Capability Green

LU13TY

London Road

LU13QQ

Ashton Road

LU14BH

Stockwood Park

LU13NF

Cutenhoe Road

LU13XQ

Langley Terrace Industrial Park

LU13NX

Arthur Street

LU13PF

The Foundry

LU13RH

London Road

LU13SJ

London Road

LU13LD

Kimpton Road

LU14GE

South

LU13BZ

Surrey Street

LU13EY

Park Street

LU13LZ

West Hill Road

LU13NG

Cutenhoe Road

LU13ED

New Town Street

LU13QS

Cambridge Street

LU15EJ

Ruthin Close

LU14GA

Gorse Road

LU13DS

Kingsland Road

LU13UT

Tavistock Street

LU13SH

London Road

LU13UQ

London Road

LU13PZ

Baker Street

LU13UH

Wild Cherry Drive

LU13UA

Windsor Street

LU13XA

Flowers Industrial Estate

LU13NS

Alton Road

LU13UN

Lawn Gardens

LU13PT

Albert Road

LU13SF

Arthur Street

LU13QZ

Chase Street

LU13SR

Whitehill Avenue

LU13JW

New Airport Way

LU13EJ

Essex Close

LU13RQ

London Road

LU13SL

Old Orchard

LU13PD

Strathmore Walk

LU13UG

London Road

LU13QP

Strathmore Avenue

LU13HE

Osborne Road

LU13SZ

Sutherland Place

Data Sources

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