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LU2

LUTON

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU2 is the postcode district for LUTON, located in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £345,242
1yr change ▼ 10.4%
Crime 2% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£345,242

▼ 10.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

80.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

366 Mbps

Property Prices in LU2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU2 is £345,242, which is 6% below the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU2 cost 20.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU2 have fallen 10.4% 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 £494,969 363
Semi-detached £343,862 933
Terraced £282,808 537
Flat £197,732 490
All types £345,242 2395

5-Year Price History

£329K £338K £348K £357K £367K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU2

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

LU2 has a crime rate of 80.1 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
28.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU2 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hart Hill Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
St Matthew's Primary School Primary Good mi
Stopsley Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Putteridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Someries Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

1

Requires improvement

2

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 LU2 are 366.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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366.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU2 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

LU2 — LUTON

Area Summary

LU2 (LUTON) offers above-average property prices (£345,242, 20% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (366 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU2 LUTON

What is the average house price in LU2 LUTON?
The average house price in LU2 (LUTON) is £345,242, based on 2395 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.4% over the past year.
Is LU2 LUTON a safe area to live?
Crime in LU2 is close to the national average at 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (28.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU2 LUTON?
The population of LU2 (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 LU2?
The average broadband download speed in LU2 is 366 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU2 LUTON?
There are 21 schools in or near LU2. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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LU1

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LU4

LUTON

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▼ 16.8% YoY

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