Postcode LU1 2SJ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 484.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Manor Road Park.
New Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 484.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 78 ft away from LU1 2SJ.
New Town near LU1 2SJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| 1 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.2 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 2SJ postcode area, located within New Town, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | T J Store | Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2AF | Walking directions to T J Store |
| 0.1 mi | Day Stop Convenience Store | Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DE | Walking directions to Day Stop Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Market | 31-33 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Luton Market |
| 0.1 mi | Jass Convenience | Luton Mall, Luton, LU1 2HL | Walking directions to Jass Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc Georgiana | 27 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Georgiana |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.