Town comparison
Arlesey vs Luton
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Luton wins on house prices with a 45% gap. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Luton
£328,504
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Luton
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Luton
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Luton
455.5
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Luton
71.5
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Luton
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £328,504, Luton undercuts Arlesey (£476,109) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Luton it is a flat at £181,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Arlesey (£566,733 vs £475,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Arlesey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 82.8 per 1,000 in Luton. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Luton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Arlesey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Luton, which has 62 schools, the figure is 94.3%.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 62 |
| Primary | 1 | 49 |
| Secondary | 0 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Luton averages 455.5 Mbps – ahead of Arlesey's 454.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 97% in Luton. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 88.5% in Luton.
Luton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (456 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Arlesey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Luton averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,097 in Luton. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Luton.
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £32,453.3 in Luton. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 40.6 in Luton. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 63% in Luton. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 61.1% in Luton.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 233,524 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.6% |
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