Is Luton a good place to live?
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In Luton (LU1 2), recorded crime is 932% above the national average, homes sell for around £667,643 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 932% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£667,643
Population
10,819
Recorded crime
2761.9
Broadband
72%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Luton LU1 2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Luton LU1 2 is rated high. Around 5.7% of properties (189 of 3,301) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 129 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in LU1 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (3 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LU1 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 304/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 31
- One-person households
- 41%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 4,354
Owned 18% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 59%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LU1 2.
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Luton LU1 2: frequently asked questions
Is Luton LU1 2 a good place to live?
In Luton (LU1 2), recorded crime is 932% above the national average, homes sell for around £667,643 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Luton LU1 2?
Recorded crime in Luton LU1 2 runs at 2761.9 per 1,000 properties, 932% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Luton LU1 2 safe?
Crime in Luton LU1 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Luton LU1 2 runs at 2761.9 per 1,000 properties, 932% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Luton LU1 2?
Homes in Luton LU1 2 sell for around £667,643 on average, based on 14 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Luton LU1 2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Luton LU1 2 is rated high. Around 5.7% of properties (189 of 3,301) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 129 are at significant risk.
Is Luton LU1 2 a deprived area?
Luton LU1 2 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).