Postcode LU2 7HQ 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in High Town is £36,700 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Wardown Park.
High Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 of residents in High Town is £36,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU2 7HQ.
High Town near LU2 7HQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wardown Park | Large | Walking directions to Wardown Park |
| 0.2 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 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 | 21 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in High Town
In the LU2 7HQ postcode area, located within High Town, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Clarendon Stores | 56 Clarendon Road, Luton, LU2 7PJ | Walking directions to Clarendon Stores |
| 0.1 mi | HM Minimart | Mussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PA | Walking directions to HM Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | R V News | 6 William Street, Luton, LU2 7RF | Walking directions to R V News |
| 0.2 mi | Day One Supermarket | 44 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Day One Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Maximum Nutrition UK | 26 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Maximum Nutrition UK |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.