safety may need closer review
This public area guide compares Luton in Medway using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Luton a good place to live?
Luton has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Medway below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Luton at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Luton
Crime rate
Crime rate
24.98 per 1,000 people
Percentile
9th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Luton
House prices
Average sold price
£235,100
Percentile
31st percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Schools in Luton
Flood risk in Luton
Transport in Luton
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Luton a good place to live?
Luton has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Luton safe?
Luton ranks in the 9th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Luton?
The average sold price is £235,100, with house prices in the 31st percentile nationally.
How are schools in Luton?
Schools rank in the 56th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Luton?
Nearby public profiles include Gillingham South in Medway and Wednesbury South in Sandwell.
