Postcode LU1 1FU is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Luton in the East of England region , and forms part of the New Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hat Gardens.
New Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from LU1 1FU.
New Town near LU1 1FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,250 up to £360,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 21 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the LU1 1FU postcode area, located within New Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.