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LU1

LUTON

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU1 covers LUTON in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £367,876
1yr change ▼ 1.3%
Crime 206% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£367,876

▼ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

28% above national avg

Crime Rate

248.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

206% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in LU1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU1 is £367,876, broadly in line with the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU1 cost 28.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU1 have fallen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £582,432 103
Semi-detached £353,759 335
Terraced £268,650 489
Flat £142,956 278
All types £367,876 1352

5-Year Price History

£366K £367K £369K £370K £371K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 248.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LU1 has a crime rate significantly 206% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
84.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
35.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
49.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU1 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rothesay Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Chapel Street Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Slip End Village School Primary Not inspected mi
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) Primary Not inspected mi
Foxdell Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

315,877

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LU1 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU1 is collected by Luton Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

LU

LU1 — LUTON

Area Summary

LU1 (LUTON) offers above-average property prices (£367,876, 28% above national average), higher-than-average crime (206% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU1 LUTON

What is the average house price in LU1 LUTON?
The average house price in LU1 (LUTON) is £367,876, based on 1352 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is LU1 LUTON a safe area to live?
Crime in LU1 is above the national average (248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (84.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (35.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU1 LUTON?
The population of LU1 (LUTON) is approximately 315,877 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LU1?
The average broadband download speed in LU1 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU1 LUTON?
There are 23 schools in or near LU1. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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