Postcode LU1 2EP 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 561.7 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 561.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from LU1 2EP.
Central Luton near LU1 2EP 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
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 2EP 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 2EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ashcroft Supermarket | 47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EP | Walking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | St. George's Square, Luton, LU1 2TL | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.1 mi | Moldova | Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB | Walking directions to Moldova |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Waller Street, Luton, LU1 2LL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | VS Food & Wine | Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB | Walking directions to VS Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.