House prices in Luton
The median price paid for a home in Luton was £305,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,713 sales. House prices in Luton rose 1.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 15.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Luton was 8% lower than the median for East of England (£332,500). The average private rent in Luton was £1,222 a month in August 2026, 2.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Luton had 8.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Luton stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, Luton had the 2nd biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −33.5 per 1,000 residents.
- Luton has the 5th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 98.1%.
- Luton has the 16th fewest home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 0.57 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Luton
The median price paid in Luton was £305,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,713 sales, or £3,846 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East of England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £435,000 | 237 | £4,241 | −0.1% | +8.8% | £457,500 |
| Semi-detached | £335,000 | 717 | £4,056 | 0.0% | +16.3% | £340,062 |
| Terraced | £270,000 | 507 | £3,646 | −0.7% | +14.2% | £300,000 |
| Flats | £154,000 | 252 | £3,039 | −11.2% | +2.7% | £200,000 |
Compared with East of England and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | £305,000 | +1.7% | +15.1% | £3,846 | +1.3% |
| East of England | £332,500 | −2.2% | +5.6% | £3,841 | −0.7% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Luton sold for a median £3,846 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, about the same as the figure for East of England (£3,841).
Luton has the 142nd highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Its +1.7% change over the year is the 56th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest rise of 45 local authorities in East of England.
People moving in and out in Luton
In the year ending June 2025, 11,446 people moved to Luton from elsewhere in the UK and 19,454 moved away, a net loss of 8,008 (33.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Central Bedfordshire 1,137
- Brent 503
- Harrow 447
Most moved out to
- Central Bedfordshire 3,850
- Bedford 1,067
- Milton Keynes 680
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Broadband and mobile in Luton
98.1% of premises in Luton can get gigabit broadband and 99.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 91.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 5th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.8% of premises in Luton get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
How many homes sell in Luton
1,367 homes were sold in Luton in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.57 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Luton were 8.7% up on the year before and 39.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 16th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the fewest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Luton
The average private rent in Luton was £1,222 a month in August 2026, 2.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Luton are 34.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Luton has the 119th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 22nd lowest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
Crime in Luton
The police recorded 19,642 crimes in Luton in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.6 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Luton fell 2.5% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 2.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.44 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.33 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.43 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.39 |
Luton has the 108th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 13th highest of 45 local authorities in East of England.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Luton
Luton is the 33rd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 33rd |
| Income | 8th |
| Employment | 61st |
| Education and skills | 16th |
| Health | 87th |
| Crime | 99th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 16th |
| Living environment | 98th |
Questions about Luton
How much does a house cost in Luton?
The median price paid for a home in Luton was £305,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £435,000; semi-detached £335,000; terraced £270,000; flats £154,000.
Are house prices in Luton going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Luton rose 1.7%, and over five years it rose 15.1%. Across East of England prices fell 2.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Luton?
The average private rent in Luton was £1,222 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £907; 2 bed £1,114; 3 bed £1,337; 4+ bed £1,815.
Is Luton a safe place to live?
Luton had 8.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 108th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East of England was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Luton?
91.6% of premises in Luton can get full fibre and 98.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Central Bedfordshire 13 km
- St Albans 14 km
- North Hertfordshire 16 km
- Stevenage 16 km
- Dacorum 16 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.