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LU2 7NS

Central

Luton

England / East of England / Luton / High Town / Central / LU2 7NS

Overview

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 155.9 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
156
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

25.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in High Town is £36,700 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 179 ft away from LU2 7NS.

Flood risk

No risk

High Town near LU2 7NS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.2 mi

Luton

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miPeople's ParkLarge
0.4 miPope's MeadowMedium
0.4 miBell's CloseMedium

Property prices in Central

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £169,750 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £360,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats19£150,000
Semi-Detached1£360,000
Terraced2£221,000

10 years price trend in Central

Schools

In the LU2 7NS postcode area, located within High Town, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWindmill Hill SchoolFree schools special

Serious Weaknesses

0.4 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miDay One Supermarket44 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ
0 miMaximum Nutrition UK26 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ
0.1 miHM MinimartMussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PA
0.1 miEuro Market33-35 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE
0.1 miJ & B Food and WineNew Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.