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Sub-area · New Town · Luton · East of England

Living in Luton 021A

Part of New Town · 2,173 residents

Luton 021A is a sub-area in New Town, Luton that skews 18–34 year-old and private-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £1,211 a month, up 3.4% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £203/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (14th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,211+3.4%
vs last year
Liveability
67/100
Composite score
Safety
20/100
Higher is safer
Transport
78/100
Transit + walk
Schools
94/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1820%
18–3434%
35–4923%
50–6415%
65+8%
Population2,173
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied36%
Private rent55%
Social rent8%
Flats54%
Terraced13%
Semi-detached16%
Detached17%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person39%Couple with children15%Lone parent12%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 63.40
White54%Asian20%Black16%Mixed6%Other4%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian53%Muslim14%No religion18%Other8%
Country of birth
Born in UK45%
Born outside UK55%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair11%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above41%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications21%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Luton 021A?

Luton 021A sits inside New Town, part of the wider Luton council area in East of England. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Luton 021A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Luton 021A?
The median monthly rent across Luton 021A is £1,211.
How safe is Luton 021A?
Luton 021A has a safety score of 20/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Luton 021A?
Transport score: 78/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Luton 021A part of?
Luton 021A sits inside the New Town neighbourhood, in Luton, East of England.