Postcode LU1 2JQ is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 543.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The median sale price in Central is £165,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £85,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.
Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,263 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 543.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 151 ft away from LU1 2JQ.
Central Luton near LU1 2JQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| 0.9 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £288 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 | £151,250 | £288 |
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 | £142,500 | £282,000 |
| 2026 | £141,000 | — |
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 | £284 | £323 |
| 2026 | £247 | — |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | Flat 38, Auction House Courtyard, 25, John Street, Luton, LU1 2JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 24, The Elms, 26, John Street, Luton, LU1 2EE | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 52A, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HN | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 2.1, Rivergate House, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HN | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 42 - 46, Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HN | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the LU1 2JQ postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 2JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Waller Street, Luton, LU1 2LL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ashcroft Supermarket | 47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EP | Walking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Smith's Square, Luton, LU1 2LJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Sanderson Stores | Luton Mall, Luton, LU1 2AX | Walking directions to Sanderson Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | George Street, Luton, LU1 2TE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 2JQ, 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 2JQ records about 544 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 2JQ in Central is £165,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU1 2JQ, including University of Bedfordshire (Good), Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses) and Chiltern Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 2JQ is Luton, about 235 m away.
LU1 2JQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,263 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 2JQ 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).