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LU2 0DH

Albion Court

High Town

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Detailed insights for LU2 0DH

Overview

Postcode LU2 0DH is located in an urban city, within the High Town ward 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 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is People's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

High Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.9%

Approximately 31.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 270 ft away from LU2 0DH.

Flood risk

No risk

High Town near LU2 0DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 0DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 0DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeople's ParkLargeWalking directions to People's Park
0.4 miPope's MeadowMediumWalking directions to Pope's Meadow
0.3 miBell's CloseMediumWalking directions to Bell's Close

Area Profile

Population
139
Population density
17,820.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
60.96(+428%)
Violence and sexual offences
60.34(+94%)
Vehicle crime
23.4(+414%)
Public order
19.7(+279%)
Other theft
13.55(+144%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
69
49.64%
Pakistani
16
11.51%
British
15
10.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
5.76%
Bangladeshi
7
5.04%
Total population: 139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
27
25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
25
23.15%
Level 3 (A level)
18
16.67%
Apprenticeship
12
11.11%
Other
9
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 108

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
22
46.81%
Social rents from council
12
25.53%
Owns with a mortgage
7
14.89%
Other social rented
3
6.38%
Owns outright
2
4.26%
Total households: 47

Property prices in High Town

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for High Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£447,500
Flats19£160,000
Semi-Detached16£365,000
Terraced19£267,000

10 year median price trend in High Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Town.

Schools

In the LU2 0DH postcode area, located within High Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 0DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWindmill Hill SchoolFree schools special

Serious Weaknesses

0.2 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 0DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 0DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJJ Food StoreHigh Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BWWalking directions to JJ Food Store
0.1 miLuton Star Supermarket33-35 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BWWalking directions to Luton Star Supermarket
0.1 miGroszek44 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DEWalking directions to Groszek
0.1 miVisul Bucovinei52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DFWalking directions to Visul Bucovinei
0.1 miAbam Foods63 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BWWalking directions to Abam Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionEast of EnglandUKH
DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardHigh TownE05014743
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High TownE02006937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 022DE01033802
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.