Strong on transport, weaker on safety

This public area guide compares South in Luton using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is South a good place to live?

South may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Luton below.

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South at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 24.45 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 10th percentile
House prices
Local result £270,231
National comparison
Middle 42nd percentile
Schools
Local result 71st percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 81st percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access

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 South

Crime rate

Crime rate

24.45 per 1,000 people

Percentile

10th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in South

House prices

Average sold price

£270,231

Percentile

42nd percentile nationally

House prices are around the national middle range.

Schools in South

Schools

71st percentile nationally

Flood risk in South

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in South

Transport

81st percentile nationally

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.

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FAQs

Is South a good place to live?

South may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is South safe?

South ranks in the 10th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in South?

The average sold price is £270,231, with house prices in the 42nd percentile nationally.

How are schools in South?

Schools rank in the 71st percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near South?

Nearby public profiles include Vauxhall in Luton and Dallow in Luton.