Area Guide – Luton (LU)

Living in Luton (LU)

Several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, recent local sales data is available, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Luton (LU)

Is Luton (LU) a good place to live?

Luton (LU) has several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Luton (LU)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 11 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Luton (LU)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 11 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rothesay Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.2 mi
Chapel Street Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.3 mi
Dallow Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Hillborough Junior School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Dallow Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Tennyson Road Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.6 mi
Barnfield Business and Enterprise Studio Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
The Studio School Luton	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Farley Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Farley Junior Academy	Primary	Outstanding	0.6 mi
St Matthew's Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
St Matthew's Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Hart Hill Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Beech Hill Community Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Beech Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Beech Hill Community Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Hart Hill Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.8 mi
Hart Hill Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Hart Hill Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
The Linden Academy	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Whipperley Infant Academy	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Whipperley Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Surrey Street Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
South Luton High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Denbigh High School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.9 mi
Chiltern Academy	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
The Stockwood Park Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
St Margaret of Scotland RC VA Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi

directions_railway Transport 2 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Luton Rail Station	0.4 mi
Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station	1.1 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

payments House prices Median sold price (12 mo): £326,000 across 1,641 sales

local_hospital Healthcare 42 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
LEA VALE - CHRISTCHURCH HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
HHAT (LUTON)	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CARDIFF ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
THE TOWN CENTRE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LUTON URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BROOK EAST OF ENGLAND	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CGL RESOLUTIONS SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LEA VALE PCN - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
DR EROTOCRITOU	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LUTON DRUG SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
OASIS PCN	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
LUTON EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MEDICI MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE MEDICI MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MEDICI MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MEDICI MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
MALZEARD ROAD PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
WHIPPERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
DR P J WARD	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
DR ALI-KHAN	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
PHOENIX SUNRISERS PCN	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
BISCOT GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
THE BLENHEIM MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
CONWAY MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
KINGSWAY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
KINGSWAY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
KINGSWAY & BRAMINGHAM SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
BRITANNIA HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
WOODLAND AVENUE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
MEDICS PCN	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
LISTER HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
GARDENIA PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
CADDINGTON SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
DR PS BATH'S PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
STOPSLEY VILLAGE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
BUSHMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
DR P J WARD	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
BUSHMEAD MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
LUTON AND DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.6 mi