Postcode LU2 7RR 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 high crime levels, with around 79.8 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is People's Park.
High Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
High Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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 7RR.
High Town near LU2 7RR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
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 7RR postcode area, located within High Town, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU2 7RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Polka Food | 211 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ | Walking directions to Polka Food |
| 0.1 mi | High Town Food & Wine | 231-233 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BZ | Walking directions to High Town Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | JJ Local Express | High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DL | Walking directions to JJ Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | 7 to 11 | 135 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BX | Walking directions to 7 to 11 |
| 0.3 mi | Abam Foods | 63 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW | Walking directions to Abam Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.