Postcode LU1 2WE 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 550.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 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 medium park is Bell's Close.
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 550.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 30 ft away from LU1 2WE.
Central Luton near LU1 2WE 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
| 0.3 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.1 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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 | 22 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the LU1 2WE 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 2WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashcroft Supermarket | 47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EP | Walking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | JJ Food Store | High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to JJ Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | St. George's Square, Luton, LU1 2TL | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.1 mi | Paga Superstore | 3 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA | Walking directions to Paga Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Webbs Newsagent | 9 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA | Walking directions to Webbs Newsagent |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.