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LU4

LUTON

Bedfordshire, East Of England, England

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LU4 covers LUTON in Bedfordshire, East Of England.

Avg price £328,269
1yr change ▼ 16.8%
Crime 15% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£328,269

▼ 16.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

93.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

15% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

380 Mbps

Property Prices in LU4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LU4 is £328,269, which is 11% below the Bedfordshire average of £368,807.

Properties in LU4 cost 14.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LU4 have fallen 16.8% 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 £430,980 140
Semi-detached £319,032 563
Terraced £273,949 330
Flat £142,545 110
All types £328,269 1177

5-Year Price History

£301K £316K £331K £346K £361K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LU4

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

With 93.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LU4 has a crime rate 15% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LU4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LU4 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Pastures Way Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Chalton Lower School Primary Not inspected mi
Maidenhall Primary School Primary Good mi
Downside Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Pirton Hill Primary School Primary Good mi

2

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 LU4 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LU4 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

LU4 — LUTON

Area Summary

LU4 (LUTON) offers property prices near the national average (£328,269), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (380 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LU4 LUTON

What is the average house price in LU4 LUTON?
The average house price in LU4 (LUTON) is £328,269, based on 1177 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.8% over the past year.
Is LU4 LUTON a safe area to live?
Crime in LU4 is close to the national average at 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LU4 LUTON?
The population of LU4 (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 LU4?
The average broadband download speed in LU4 is 380 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LU4 LUTON?
There are 20 schools in or near LU4. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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