Postcode ME5 7DU is located in an urban city, within the Luton ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Luton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Luton is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Luton has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Luton is £41,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from ME5 7DU.
Luton near ME5 7DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £76,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Luton
In the ME5 7DU postcode area, located within Luton, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.