Postcode LU1 2DP 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 645.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.
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 645.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% 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 per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from LU1 2DP.
Central Luton near LU1 2DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.4 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £305,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 28 | £122,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £90,000 | £232,500 |
| 2017 | £75,380 | £186,500 |
| 2018 | £154,500 | £194,000 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £146,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £164,750 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £242,500 |
| 2023 | £144,000 | £286,000 |
| 2024 | £150,000 | £221,000 |
| 2025 | £137,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £101,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296 | £490 |
| 2017 | £388 | £293 |
| 2018 | £392 | £199 |
| 2019 | £264 | £300 |
| 2020 | £263 | £265 |
| 2021 | £262 | £286 |
| 2022 | £280 | £286 |
| 2023 | £299 | £296 |
| 2024 | £282 | £319 |
| 2025 | £279 | £323 |
| 2026 | £198 | — |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2DP.
In the LU1 2DP postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 2DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Luton Market | 31-33 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Luton Market |
| 0 mi | Magazin Romanesc Georgiana | 27 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Georgiana |
| 0 mi | Sala European Food | 21 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Sala European Food |
| 0.1 mi | Eastern European Grocery Shop | 4a Peel Street, Luton, LU1 2QT | Walking directions to Eastern European Grocery Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Henar Mini Market | 75 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AA | Walking directions to Henar Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 2DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fatima Begum
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Yaqub Hanif
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU1 2DP records about 645 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU1 2DP in Central Luton is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU1 2DP, including University of Bedfordshire (Good), Chiltern Academy (Good) and Rothesay Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 2DP is Luton, about 508 m away.
LU1 2DP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 2DP is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.