Postcode LU1 9SB is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 645.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.9× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The median sale price in Central is £167,500 (around £304 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £97,000 and £216,250. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.
Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,464 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 645.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from LU1 9SB.
Central Luton near LU1 9SB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.3 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
| 0.1 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £304 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 2 | £264,500 | £328 |
| Flats | 31 | £152,500 | £295 |
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 | £145,000 | £282,000 |
| 2026 | £143,500 | — |
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 | £288 | £323 |
| 2026 | £262 | — |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 9SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | Connaught House, 15 - 17, Upper George Street, Luton, LU1 2RD | Other | Freehold | £1,140,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 33 - 39, Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QG | Other | Freehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 34, Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Detached | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 38, Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 54 - 56, George Street, Luton, LU1 2AB | Other | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the LU1 9SB postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Rothesay Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Chapel Street Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Feb 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 9SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Moldova | Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB | Walking directions to Moldova |
| 0.1 mi | Eastern European Grocery Shop | 4a Peel Street, Luton, LU1 2QT | Walking directions to Eastern European Grocery Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | Gordon Street, Luton, LU1 2QP | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.1 mi | VS Food & Wine | Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB | Walking directions to VS Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | St. George's Square, Luton, LU1 2TL | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 9SB, 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 9SB records about 645 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around LU1 9SB in Central is £167,500 (about £304 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LU1 9SB, including Rothesay Nursery School (Requires improvement), Chapel Street Nursery School (Good) and Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU1 9SB is Luton, about 398 m away.
LU1 9SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,464 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 9SB 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).