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LU2 7QA

The Shires

Central

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Overview

Postcode LU2 7QA 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

High Town has a high 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.

Crime level

9/10

High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from LU2 7QA.

Flood risk

No risk

High Town near LU2 7QA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 7QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 7QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWardown ParkLargeWalking directions to Wardown Park
0.3 miPeople's ParkLargeWalking directions to People's Park
0.3 miPope's MeadowMediumWalking directions to Pope's Meadow

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
10,978.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.84(+262%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.84(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.74(+38%)
Drugs
8.74(+202%)
Other theft
8.28(+51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
34.26%
Other White
74
20.61%
African
42
11.7%
Other Asian
19
5.29%
Pakistani
16
4.46%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
31.51%
No qualifications
86
29.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.62%
Level 3 (A level)
28
9.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
62.14%
Owns outright
27
19.29%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.29%
Other social rented
2
1.43%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Central

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£74K – £189K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£305,000£308
Terraced3£265,000£323
Flats28£122,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£90,000£232,500
2017£75,380£186,500
2018£154,500£194,000
2019£165,000£200,000
2020£146,000£210,000
2021£164,750£165,000
2022£175,000£242,500
2023£144,000£286,000
2024£150,000£221,000
2025£137,500£265,000
2026£101,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£296£490
2017£388£293
2018£392£199
2019£264£300
2020£263£265
2021£262£286
2022£280£286
2023£299£296
2024£282£319
2025£279£323
2026£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 7QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202565, The Shires, Luton, LU2 7QBFlatsLeasehold£175,000
10 Sept 202575, The Shires, Luton, LU2 7QBFlatsLeasehold£230,000
09 Jan 202697, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£304,000
24 Oct 202599, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7PFTerracedFreehold£299,000
06 Feb 2025109, Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000

Schools

In the LU2 7QA postcode area, located within High Town, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 7QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryDenbigh High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 7QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHM MinimartMussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PAWalking directions to HM Minimart
0.1 miDay One Supermarket44 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZWalking directions to Day One Supermarket
0.2 miS N Food and Wine55 Cromwell Road, Luton, LU3 1DPWalking directions to S N Food and Wine
0.2 miMaximum Nutrition UK26 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZWalking directions to Maximum Nutrition UK
0.2 miClarendon Stores56 Clarendon Road, Luton, LU2 7PJWalking directions to Clarendon Stores

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 7QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fatima Begum

Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mohammed Yaqub Hanif

Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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
WardCentralE05014739
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High TownE02006937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 022AE01015739
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 7QA

Is LU2 7QA (High Town) safe?

The area around LU2 7QA records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7QA?

The median sale price around LU2 7QA in High Town is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 7QA?

There are 19 schools close to LU2 7QA, including Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), St Matthew's Primary School (Good) and Denbigh High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU2 7QA?

The closest station to LU2 7QA is Luton, about 552 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU2 7QA?

LU2 7QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 7QA (High Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 7QA is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).

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.