Postcode LU1 5FQ is located in an urban city, within the South 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 158.2 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Luton Hoo Memorial Park.
New Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 5FQ.
New Town near LU1 5FQ 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 |
| 1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £865,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £236,500 |
10 year median price trend in South
In the LU1 5FQ postcode area, located within New Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 5FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Applegreen | 157-159 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AA | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.1 mi | Farley Food & Wine | Ruthin Close, Luton, LU1 5EJ | Walking directions to Farley Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Continental Food Store | 87-89 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DD | Walking directions to Continental Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 97-99 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice Chapel Street | 94-96 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DD | Walking directions to Family Choice Chapel Street |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.