Postcode LU2 7NS is located in an urban city, within the Central 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 153.1 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 0.2 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.
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.
High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.9% 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 of residents in High Town is £36,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from LU2 7NS.
High Town near LU2 7NS 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 23 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the LU2 7NS postcode area, located within High Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Day One Supermarket | 44 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Day One Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Maximum Nutrition UK | 26 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Maximum Nutrition UK |
| 0.1 mi | HM Minimart | Mussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PA | Walking directions to HM Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Market | 33-35 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to Euro Market |
| 0.1 mi | J & B Food and Wine | New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to J & B Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.