Postcode LU1 2LT 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 0.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from LU1 2LT.
Central Luton near LU1 2LT 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
| 0.4 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
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 2LT 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 2LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JJ Food Store | High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to JJ Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Star Supermarket | 33-35 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to Luton Star Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Groszek | 44 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DE | Walking directions to Groszek |
| 0.1 mi | Ashcroft Supermarket | 47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EP | Walking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Maximum Nutrition UK | 26 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Maximum Nutrition UK |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.