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LU2 0JJ

Pomfret Avenue

Round Green

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Detailed insights for LU2 0JJ

Overview

Postcode LU2 0JJ is located in an urban city, within the Round Green ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the High Town area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is People's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

High Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

High Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 0JJ.

Flood risk

No risk

High Town near LU2 0JJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 0JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton
1 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 0JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeople's ParkLargeWalking directions to People's Park
0.5 miPowdrills FieldMediumWalking directions to Powdrills Field
0.4 miBell's CloseMediumWalking directions to Bell's Close

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
11,358 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.83(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.12(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.12(+5%)
Public order
9.59(+87%)
Vehicle crime
8.58(+95%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
34.06%
Other White
87
23.71%
Bangladeshi
25
6.81%
Caribbean
20
5.45%
Pakistani
19
5.18%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
29.23%
Level 3 (A level)
59
20.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.85%
No qualifications
42
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
37.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
32.56%
Owns outright
27
20.93%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Social rents from council
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Round Green

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£356
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £363K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £356 per square foot) in Round Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £633,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Round Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£515,000£380
Semi-Detached53£345,000£366
Terraced20£300,000£347
Flats9£140,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Round Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Round Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,000£145,000£266,500£220,000
2017£386,575£155,000£279,700£240,000
2018£474,950£163,250£285,000£238,500
2019£400,000£168,000£285,000£235,000
2020£482,750£155,000£275,000£230,000
2021£625,000£163,375£313,000£242,500
2022£451,750£155,000£327,500£280,000
2023£450,000£177,500£325,000£275,000
2024£352,500£167,500£340,000£280,000
2025£430,000£155,000£345,000£310,000
2026£515,000£160,000£350,000£262,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Round Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Round Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370£263£291£277
2017£326£284£321£298
2018£329£297£306£287
2019£299£300£304£307
2020£312£264£301£297
2021£296£273£332£300
2022£346£285£370£372
2023£386£311£363£361
2024£381£307£378£374
2025£425£310£372£343
2026£380£316£366£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Round Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Round Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202631, Pomfret Avenue, Luton, LU2 0JJTerracedFreehold£262,000
13 Nov 202555, Pomfret Avenue, Luton, LU2 0JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Aug 202566, Pomfret Avenue, Luton, LU2 0JLTerracedFreehold£320,000
05 Nov 202513, Tower Road, Luton, LU2 0JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
25 Feb 202526, Tower Road, Luton, LU2 0JWTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the LU2 0JJ postcode area, located within High Town, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miNurseryHart Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 0JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miStopsley Halal Cash And Carry74 Hart Lane, Luton, LU2 0JQWalking directions to Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry
0.2 miHart Lane Mini Market Express72 Hart Lane, Luton, LU2 0JQWalking directions to Hart Lane Mini Market Express
0.2 miHigh Town Food & Wine231-233 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZWalking directions to High Town Food & Wine
0.2 miJJ Local ExpressHigh Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DLWalking directions to JJ Local Express
0.2 miPolka Food211 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZWalking directions to Polka Food

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU2 0JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gillian Frances Fry

Round Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Zahoor Ahmed

Round Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardRound GreenE05014748
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High TownE02006937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 022BE01015742
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 0JJ

Is LU2 0JJ (High Town) safe?

The area around LU2 0JJ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near LU2 0JJ?

The median sale price around LU2 0JJ in High Town is £325,000 (about £356 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 0JJ?

There are 15 schools close to LU2 0JJ, including Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses), Hart Hill Nursery School (Good) and St Matthew's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU2 0JJ?

The closest station to LU2 0JJ is Luton, about 753 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU2 0JJ?

LU2 0JJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 0JJ (High Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 0JJ is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gillian Frances Fry (Liberal Democrats) and Zahoor Ahmed (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.