Postcode LU2 0NP 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 £280,000 (around £323 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £210,750 and £327,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 23.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 255 ft away from LU2 0NP.
High Town near LU2 0NP 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 | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £323 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £490,000 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £330,000 | £342 |
| Terraced | 22 | £280,000 | £312 |
| Flats | 18 | £160,000 | £297 |
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 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £147,500 | £327,000 | £273,750 |
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 | — | £284 | £339 | £306 |
| 2026 | £373 | £298 | £347 | £334 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0NP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 30, Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NH | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 20, Wenlock Street, Luton, LU2 0NH | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 2A, Dudley Street, Luton, LU2 0NT | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, Hatton Place, 118, Midland Road, Luton, LU2 0FB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 106, Midland Road, Luton, LU2 0BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the LU2 0NP postcode area, located within High Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU2 0NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | JJ Food Store | High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to JJ Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Luton Star Supermarket | 33-35 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to Luton Star Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Groszek | 44 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DE | Walking directions to Groszek |
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 0NP, 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 0NP 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 0NP in High Town is £280,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU2 0NP, including St Matthew's Primary School (Good), Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses) and University of Bedfordshire (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU2 0NP is Luton, about 244 m away.
LU2 0NP 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 0NP 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).