Postcode LU1 2PL 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 747.5 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 747.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Central Luton is £36,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from LU1 2PL.
Central Luton near LU1 2PL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,250 up to £360,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 21 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
In the LU1 2PL postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.