Postcode LU1 5FD 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 high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.
New Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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 per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from LU1 5FD.
New Town near LU1 5FD 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.3 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £305,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 28 | £122,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £90,000 | £232,500 |
| 2017 | £75,380 | £186,500 |
| 2018 | £154,500 | £194,000 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £146,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £164,750 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £242,500 |
| 2023 | £144,000 | £286,000 |
| 2024 | £150,000 | £221,000 |
| 2025 | £137,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £101,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296 | £490 |
| 2017 | £388 | £293 |
| 2018 | £392 | £199 |
| 2019 | £264 | £300 |
| 2020 | £263 | £265 |
| 2021 | £262 | £286 |
| 2022 | £280 | £286 |
| 2023 | £299 | £296 |
| 2024 | £282 | £319 |
| 2025 | £279 | £323 |
| 2026 | £198 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 5FD.
In the LU1 5FD 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 5FD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Henar Mini Market | 75 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AA | Walking directions to Henar Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Best-one | 114 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | KSK Food & Wine | 115 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 5AF | Walking directions to KSK Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Market | 31-33 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Luton Market |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc Georgiana | 27 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Georgiana |
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 5FD, 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
The area around LU1 5FD records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around LU1 5FD in New Town is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU1 5FD, including Rothesay Nursery School (Good), Chapel Street Nursery School (Good) and Chiltern Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 5FD is Luton, about 648 m away.
LU1 5FD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 5FD is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.