Postcode LU2 0GJ 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 104.9 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is People's Park.
High Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.9% 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.
The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 0GJ.
High Town near LU2 0GJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £447,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £267,000 |
10 year median price trend in High Town
In the LU2 0GJ postcode area, located within High Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 0GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 7 to 11 | 135 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BX | Walking directions to 7 to 11 |
| 0.1 mi | JJ Local Express | High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DL | Walking directions to JJ Local Express |
| 0.1 mi | Polka Food | 211 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ | Walking directions to Polka Food |
| 0.1 mi | High Town Food & Wine | 231-233 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ | Walking directions to High Town Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Kopernik Polish Supermarket | 70 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DG | Walking directions to Kopernik Polish Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.