Postcode LU2 0BL is located in an urban city, within the High Town area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the High Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. The median sale price in High Town is £272,500 (around £316 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,000 and £305,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is People's Park.
High Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,510 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 57 ft away from LU2 0BL.
High Town near LU2 0BL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £316 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £551,000 | £377 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £327,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 28 | £279,000 | £306 |
| Flats | 23 | £163,000 | £302 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £502,500 | £145,000 | £261,250 | £223,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £150,000 | £261,500 | £236,500 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £169,000 | £280,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £362,500 | £160,225 | £242,000 | £222,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £175,000 | £290,000 | £218,500 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £175,000 | £310,000 | £232,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £180,000 | £338,500 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £296,000 | £174,450 | £315,000 | £275,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £164,500 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | — | £160,000 | £350,000 | £267,500 |
| 2026 | £551,000 | £153,000 | £327,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306 | £290 | £287 | £265 |
| 2017 | £281 | £291 | £276 | £285 |
| 2018 | £285 | £302 | £296 | £250 |
| 2019 | £332 | £325 | £278 | £263 |
| 2020 | £274 | £292 | £296 | £260 |
| 2021 | £306 | £315 | £318 | £269 |
| 2022 | £359 | £327 | £306 | £308 |
| 2023 | £384 | £336 | £344 | £302 |
| 2024 | £359 | £330 | £356 | £290 |
| 2025 | — | £286 | £339 | £305 |
| 2026 | £377 | £309 | £347 | £326 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun 2025 | 106, Midland Road, Luton, LU2 0BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Flat 45, Midland Apartments, 142, Midland Road, Luton, LU2 0GH | Flats | Leasehold | £230,300 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, Hatton Place, 118, Midland Road, Luton, LU2 0FB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 2A, Dudley Street, Luton, LU2 0NT | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 30, Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NH | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the LU2 0BL postcode area, located within High Town, 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 | Primary | St Matthew's Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Rothesay Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU2 0BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JJ Food Store | High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to JJ Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Day One Supermarket | 44 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Day One Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | HM Minimart | Mussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PA | Walking directions to HM Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Star Supermarket | 33-35 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to Luton Star Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | J & B Food and Wine | New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to J & B Food and Wine |
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 LU2 0BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James John Taylor
High Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Umme Ali
High Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU2 0BL records about 163 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU2 0BL in High Town is £272,500 (about £316 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LU2 0BL, including St Matthew's Primary School (Good), Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) and Rothesay Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU2 0BL is Luton, about 168 m away.
LU2 0BL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,510 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 LU2 0BL is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James John Taylor (Labour Party) and Umme Ali (Labour Party).