Postcode LU1 3EG 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 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Luton Hoo Memorial 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 146.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.4% 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 per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 3EG.
New Town near LU1 3EG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| 0.8 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton Hoo Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Luton Hoo Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 25 | £132,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the LU1 3EG postcode area, located within New Town, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 3EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Town Store | New Town Road, Luton, LU1 3EB | Walking directions to New Town Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 97-99 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Applegreen | 157-159 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AA | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.1 mi | Baltic Market | Union Street, Luton, LU1 3AT | Walking directions to Baltic Market |
| 0.1 mi | The Connect | 133 Albert Road, Luton, LU1 3PT | Walking directions to The Connect |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU1 3EG, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.