Luton vs Stevenage
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Luton is about 13% cheaper on average. Luton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Luton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Luton
£328,504
Stevenage
£376,585
Crime Rate
Luton
82.8
Stevenage
90.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Luton
94.3%
Stevenage
92.6%
Avg Download Speed
Luton
455.5
Stevenage
426.2
EPC Rating
Luton
71.5
Stevenage
72.7
Median Income
Luton
£32,453
Stevenage
£35,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Luton is £328,504, which is 13% less than Stevenage at £376,585. The most affordable entry point in Luton is a flat at £181,124, while in Stevenage it is a flat at £193,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Stevenage (£612,999 vs £475,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Luton prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Luton (82.8 per 1,000) compared to Stevenage (90.6 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Luton is violent-crime, while in Stevenage 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 EnglandLuton has 94.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 92.6% in Stevenage. Luton has 62 schools in total, while Stevenage has 31.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stevenage School Inspection Breakdown
92.6% of 31 schools (25 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Luton | Stevenage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 62 | 31 |
| Primary | 49 | 25 |
| Secondary | 13 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 92.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Luton offers faster average downloads at 455.5 Mbps, compared to 426.2 Mbps in Stevenage. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Luton and 97.9% in Stevenage. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Luton and 82.7% in Stevenage.
Luton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (456 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stevenage are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Luton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Luton and £1,025 in Stevenage. 68% of homes in Luton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.6% in Stevenage.
Stevenage has more energy-efficient housing — 73.6% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,281.5 in Stevenage and £32,453.3 in Luton. The median age is 40.6 in Luton and 42.5 in Stevenage. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Luton and 63% in Stevenage. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Luton versus 60.9% in Stevenage.
| Indicator | Luton | Stevenage |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 233,524 | 94,462 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,453.3 | £35,281.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 60.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 35.5% |
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