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About

Warden Hill is a residential neighbourhood situated on the northern edge of Luton. The area is characterised by post-war housing, including a significant number of semi-detached homes and bungalows. It is bordered by open countryside and farmland to the north, providing a distinct edge to the urban area. The local landscape is gently sloping, with streets offering views across the surrounding Chiltern Hills.

The area is served by several local shops and a primary school, centred around a parade on Warden Hill Road. A notable feature is the presence of the large Wardown Park, though it is located a short distance to the south, separate from the immediate hilltop community. Public transport links connect residents to Luton town centre and beyond, with the M1 motorway easily accessible for wider travel.

Area overview

On average Warden Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year. There are 4 schools in Warden Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Warden Hill is home to around 6,442 people, with a population density of about 5,068.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Warden Hill Population
6,442
Population density
5,068.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.91(-23%)
Shoplifting
14.28(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.09(-13%)
Vehicle crime
5.9(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.66(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,093
47.98%
Pakistani
643
9.97%
Indian
476
7.38%
Bangladeshi
465
7.21%
Other White
315
4.89%
Total population: 6,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,562
29.86%
No qualifications
1,129
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
752
14.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
724
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
516
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 5,231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,049
42.35%
Owns with a mortgage
755
30.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
295
11.91%
Social rents from council
252
10.17%
Other social rented
64
2.58%
Total households: 2,477

Property prices in Warden Hill

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Warden Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Warden Hill 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 Warden Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£472,500
Semi-Detached28£308,500
Terraced6£297,500

10 years median price trend in Warden Hill

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

All postcodes in Warden Hill

LU32EB

Claydon Close

LU32BX

Icknield Way

LU32HH

Dewsbury Road

LU32HU

Birdsfoot Lane

LU27BQ

Foxbury Close

LU32DJ

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32BB

Barton Road

LU32DX

Derwent Avenue

LU32HE

Leyburne Road

LU27DZ

Links Way

LU32BE

Barton Road

LU32HL

Dewsbury Road

LU32EY

Wodecroft Road

LU32LE

The Crest

LU27AG

Chapel Close

LU32EF

Indigo Gardens

LU32HJ

Dewsbury Road

LU32DB

Duxford Close

LU32BW

Wycombe Way

LU32DS

Hill Close

LU27AT

Thornage Close

LU32BU

Icknield Way

LU27BH

Upton Close

LU32HF

Springfield Road

LU32JA

Glenfield Road

LU27BG

Ringwood Road

LU32BT

Icknield Way

LU32HZ

Glenfield Road

LU27AA

Hillview Crescent

LU32HG

Enderby Road

LU32HP

Muswell Close

LU27AF

Warden Hill Road

LU27BJ

Winton Close

LU27AJ

Links Way

LU27LB

Blakeney Drive

LU27AR

Binham Close

LU32EE

Catsbrook Road

LU27ET

Kelling Close

LU27HD

Links Way

LU32HN

Dewsbury Road

LU32LG

Pegsdon Close

LU27BX

Beckham Close

LU27EA

Langham Close

LU32DH

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32HS

Wycliffe Close

LU27AN

Sheringham Close

LU32JY

Sandalwood Close

LU27BY

Old Bedford Road

LU32DP

Laburnum Grove

LU32HD

Halyard Close

LU27BN

Old Bedford Road

LU32BP

Poplar Avenue

LU32HX

Birdsfoot Lane

LU27HB

Links Way

LU32BN

Barton Road

LU32DU

Grasmere Avenue

LU32HR

Duncombe Close

LU32EU

Canberra Gardens

LU32JB

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32JZ

Gooseberry Hill

LU27AL

Blakeney Drive

LU32HA

Marriott Road

LU32BL

Barton Road

LU32EZ

Wodecroft Road

LU32HB

Aydon Road

LU27AW

Wickmere Close

LU32HW

Catherall Road

LU32HY

Markfield Close

LU27BZ

Old Bedford Road

LU32EX

East Hill

LU27AD

Lancaster Avenue

LU32LD

St Olams Close

LU27AP

Walsingham Close

LU32DN

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32DR

Laburnum Close

LU32DW

Laburnum Grove

LU27AQ

Warden Hill Close

LU27EE

Cromer Way

LU32DT

Grasmere Road

LU32LB

Gooseberry Hill

LU32JL

Icknield Way

LU27AH

Warden Hill Gardens

LU32DG

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32HT

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32LA

Gooseberry Hill

LU27AB

Hillcrest Avenue

LU32DQ

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32ET

Catsbrook Road

LU27DA

Wiveton Close

LU32DY

Gooseberry Hill

LU32DZ

Welbury Avenue

LU32BS

Markham Road

LU27ED

Hanworth Close

LU32BD

Barton Road

LU32FA

Birdsfoot Lane

LU32HQ

Enderby Road

LU32LF

The Furrows

Data Sources

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