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LU1 2EF

Central

Luton

England / East of England / Luton / Central Luton / Central / LU1 2EF

Overview

Postcode LU1 2EF 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 745.6 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 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bell's Close.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
746
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 745.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Central Luton is £36,700 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 89 ft away from LU1 2EF.

Flood risk

Low

Central Luton near LU1 2EF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.2 mi

Luton

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miBell's CloseMedium
0.2 miThe MoorSmall
0.2 miHat GardensSmall

Property prices in Central

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £169,750 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £360,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£150,000
Semi-Detached1£360,000
Terraced2£221,000

10 years price trend in Central

Schools

In the LU1 2EF postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableWindmill Hill SchoolFree schools special

Serious Weaknesses

0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miJ & B Food and WineNew Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE
0 miEuro Market33-35 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE
0.1 miHenry's51 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE
0.1 miWebbs Newsagent9 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA
0.1 miPaga Superstore3 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.