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Luton LU7 1 area guide

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Is Luton LU7 1 a good place to live?

In Luton (LU7 1), recorded crime is 143% above the national average, homes sell for around £422,467 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Luton LU7 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Luton LU7 1 is rated high. Around 5.1% of properties (181 of 3,530) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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)

1995: £50,085 (64 sales)1996: £56,224 (112 sales)1997: £58,856 (161 sales)1998: £67,432 (108 sales)1999: £71,979 (131 sales)2000: £84,141 (123 sales)2001: £85,563 (175 sales)2002: £122,380 (188 sales)2003: £145,974 (144 sales)2004: £144,211 (139 sales)2005: £146,681 (135 sales)2006: £164,599 (236 sales)2007: £171,476 (168 sales)2008: £175,569 (75 sales)2009: £150,972 (90 sales)2010: £155,794 (138 sales)2011: £167,941 (101 sales)2012: £160,738 (101 sales)2013: £172,119 (110 sales)2014: £182,141 (148 sales)2015: £200,626 (208 sales)2016: £265,422 (177 sales)2017: £298,095 (158 sales)2018: £269,425 (118 sales)2019: £244,863 (100 sales)2020: £280,430 (80 sales)2021: £302,429 (143 sales)2022: £252,762 (135 sales)2023: £225,096 (106 sales)2024: £422,467 (113 sales)2025: £403,037 (141 sales)2026: £235,726 (23 sales) 2026: £235,726 (23 sales) — part year so far £422,467 £50,085 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in LU7 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (23 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 85 crimesJun 24: 116 crimesJul 24: 102 crimesAug 24: 96 crimesSep 24: 85 crimesOct 24: 76 crimesNov 24: 87 crimesDec 24: 86 crimesJan 25: 73 crimesFeb 25: 81 crimesMar 25: 99 crimesApr 25: 91 crimesMay 25: 121 crimesJun 25: 114 crimesJul 25: 122 crimesAug 25: 113 crimesSep 25: 71 crimesOct 25: 107 crimesNov 25: 94 crimesDec 25: 106 crimesJan 26: 91 crimesFeb 26: 99 crimesMar 26: 96 crimesApr 26: 97 crimes Apr 26: 97 crimes 122 71 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in LU7 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 96/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
40
One-person households
37%
Households with children
27%
Households
5,160

Owned 56% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for LU7 1.

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Luton LU7 1: frequently asked questions

Is Luton LU7 1 a good place to live?

In Luton (LU7 1), recorded crime is 143% above the national average, homes sell for around £422,467 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Luton LU7 1?

Recorded crime in Luton LU7 1 runs at 651.0 per 1,000 properties, 143% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Luton LU7 1 safe?

Crime in Luton LU7 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Luton LU7 1 runs at 651.0 per 1,000 properties, 143% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Luton LU7 1?

Homes in Luton LU7 1 sell for around £422,467 on average, based on 113 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Luton LU7 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Luton LU7 1 is rated high. Around 5.1% of properties (181 of 3,530) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Luton LU7 1?

There are 5 schools in Luton LU7 1 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Luton LU7 1 a deprived area?

Luton LU7 1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).