Area guide · Bedfordshire
Living in Luton
A snapshot of life in Luton, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
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At a glance
Luton is a city in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 233,524. The average house price is £328,504 and the overall crime rate is 82.8 per 1,000 residents.
Where Luton ranks
Population
233,524
Avg House Price
£328,504
Crime Rate
82.8/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
456 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£32,453.3
Median Age
40.6
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Luton's detached homes (£475,672) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£181,124).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Luton prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£251,814 → £328,504).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £475,672 | £445,000 | 255 |
| Semi-Detached | £337,469 | £335,000 | 869 |
| Terraced | £270,117 | £270,000 | 608 |
| Flat | £181,124 | £170,000 | 359 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Luton is 82.8 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Luton: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 62 |
| Primary | 49 |
| Secondary | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Bramingham Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Bushmead Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Good |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College | Secondary | Good |
| Challney High School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Challney High School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Chantry Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Chiltern Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Crawley Green Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) | Primary | No rating available |
| Dallow Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Denbigh High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Denbigh Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Farley Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Foxdell Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Hadrian Academy | Primary | Good |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Good |
| Hillborough Junior School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Icknield High School | Secondary | Good |
| Icknield Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Lea Manor High School | Secondary | Inadequate |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Lealands High School | Secondary | Good |
| Maidenhall Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Parklea Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Putteridge High School | Secondary | Good |
| Putteridge Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | Good |
| Ramridge Primary School | Primary | Good |
| River Bank Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre | Primary | Outstanding |
| Someries Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Southfield Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| St Christophers Academy | Primary | Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Matthew's Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Stopsley Community Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Stopsley High School | Secondary | Good |
| Tennyson Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Secondary | Good |
| The Ferrars Academy | Primary | Good |
| The Linden Academy | Primary | Good |
| The Meads Primary School | Primary | Good |
| The Stockwood Park Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| The Vale Academy | Primary | No rating available |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy | Primary | Requires improvement |
| Warden Hill Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Wenlock CofE Academy | Primary | Inadequate |
| Whipperley Infant Academy | Primary | Good |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| Wigmore Primary | Primary | Good |
| William Austin Infant School | Primary | No rating available |
| William Austin Junior School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Luton averages 456 Mbps — 356% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Luton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 71.5 |
| % Rated C or Above | 68% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,097 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 233,524 |
| Median Age | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Luton?
The average house price in Luton is £328,504 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Luton?
The most affordable entry point in Luton is a flat, with an average price of £181,124.
Is Luton a safe place to live?
Luton has a recorded crime rate of 82.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Luton?
Luton has 62 schools in total, with 94.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Luton?
Average broadband download speeds in Luton are around 456 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.
How big is Luton?
Luton is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 233,524.
Most compared with
How does Luton stack up against its neighbours?
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
vsLuton
- House price
- £585,382 · £328,504
- Crime rate
- 52.1 · 82.8
- Distance
- 12.6 mi
Ampthill
vsLuton
- House price
- £717,486 · £328,504
- Crime rate
- 48.6 · 82.8
- Distance
- 9.7 mi
Arlesey
vsLuton
- House price
- £476,109 · £328,504
- Crime rate
- 48.6 · 82.8
- Distance
- 11.0 mi
Aston Clinton
vsLuton
- House price
- £588,817 · £328,504
- Crime rate
- 59.2 · 82.8
- Distance
- 13.9 mi
Baldock
vsLuton
- House price
- £432,242 · £328,504
- Crime rate
- 38.1 · 82.8
- Distance
- 12.4 mi
Barton-le-Clay
vsLuton
- House price
- £425,505 · £328,504
- Crime rate
- 48.6 · 82.8
- Distance
- 5.3 mi