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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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,700,000.

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
Detached5£640,000
Flats10£185,000
Semi-Detached20£334,000
Terraced32£236,500

10 years median price trend in South

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

All postcodes in South

LU13GE

South Road

LU13PG

South

LU13YT

Osborne Road

LU13FP

Manor Road

LU13RY

Cowper Street

LU13SR

Whitehill Avenue

LU15EQ

Farley Hill

LU13DY

Kingsland Road

LU13EY

Park Street

LU13QD

Albert Road

LU14BH

Stockwood Park

LU13LD

Kimpton Road

LU13NE

Cutenhoe Road

LU13QU

Cambridge Street

LU13RF

St Pauls Gardens

LU13RR

Tennyson Road

LU13FS

Manor Road

LU13NP

Seymour Road

LU13SS

Stockwood Crescent

LU14FZ

Cypress Road

LU13BZ

Surrey Street

LU13QL

Harcourt Street

LU13QP

Strathmore Avenue

LU13XW

Kimpton Road

LU13LZ

West Hill Road

LU13XA

Flowers Industrial Estate

LU13DR

Kingsland Road

LU13FZ

Cherry Gate Gardens

LU13RU

St Pauls Road

LU13SQ

Cowper Street

LU15NY

Farley Hill

LU13HH

Park Street

LU13SF

Arthur Street

LU13XQ

Langley Terrace Industrial Park

LU13PZ

Baker Street

LU13SZ

Sutherland Place

LU13XJ

Manor Road

LU13PD

Strathmore Walk

LU13HN

Park Terrace

LU13QS

Cambridge Street

LU13SU

Parkland Drive

LU13FW

South

LU13QF

Telmere Industrial Estate

LU13XH

Hibbert Street

LU14BQ

Newlands Road

LU13HJ

Osborne Road

LU13QZ

Chase Street

LU13SN

Ormsby Close

LU15FQ

Sackville Road

LU13FD

Albert Road

LU13GH

London Road

LU13UX

Hibbert Street

LU15EH

Farley Hill

LU13FY

Robin Hood Mews

LU13ND

Cutenhoe Road

LU13RG

London Road

LU13EL

Essex Close

LU13PB

Cutenhoe Road

LU13RL

London Road

LU13SP

Whitehill Avenue

LU13XL

Windmill Road

LU13RS

Tennyson Road

LU13SA

Cowper Street

LU13SY

Sutherland Place

LU13UD

South Road

LU13AL

Castle Street

LU13DU

Bailey Street

LU13NJ

Cutenhoe Road

LU13NS

Alton Road

LU13LY

West Hill Road

LU13QR

Strathmore Avenue

LU13HQ

Park Street

LU13SG

Arthur Street

LU13TA

Durler Gardens

LU13BS

Chobham Street

LU13BU

Langley Street

LU13PE

Capability Green

LU13PS

Albert Road

LU15EN

Ruthin Close

LU13QW

Strathmore Avenue

LU13SX

Holmfield Close

Data Sources

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