Postcode LU1 1SH is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Luton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 747.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Luton is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is People's Park.
Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 747.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Luton is £36,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 106 ft away from LU1 1SH.
Central Luton near LU1 1SH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 23 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the LU1 1SH postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Euro Market | 33-35 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to Euro Market |
| 0 mi | J & B Food and Wine | New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to J & B Food and Wine |
| 0 mi | Henry's | 51 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to Henry's |
| 0.1 mi | Webbs Newsagent | 9 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA | Walking directions to Webbs Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Dillan Mini Market | 21 Crawley Road, Luton, LU1 1HX | Walking directions to Dillan Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.