All the benefits of a town, close to the countryside.

One of the UK’s youngest and most diverse towns, on the edge of the Chilterns

A place to call home

More people are choosing Luton as an affordable place to live, less than 30 minutes from London and with the beautiful countryside on your doorstep. With an international airport, European adventures await.

  • Karen Perkins
    “Luton has the vibrancy of a city but with the community feel of a village.”
    Karen Perkins
    Chief Executive, Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation

Well-connected to London and Europe

Fast, reliable connections to London and Europe.

Affordable living, just 30 minutes to London by train, close to the M1 and M25 – Luton connects you to cities across the UK with 150 global destinations from London Luton Airport.

Family-friendly living

Space for your family to play, relax and get the best education.

Voted one of the best places for young families, Luton has an abundance of natural space with six green flag parks. 85% of Luton’s schools are OFSTED-rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’.

Rich diversity and youthful culture

Luton celebrates its diversity, vibrant culture and young population.

Luton is beautifully diverse with over 122 languages spoken. With almost a quarter of our people under 15 years old, we’re embracing being one of the most youthful places in the UK.

Cleaner and greener

For an urban place, Luton’s streets are clean and tidy. We’re making nature our priority by investing in parks.

Luton’s a busy town, but it’s getting cleaner and greener as we prioritise nature. Enjoy amazing open spaces and relax by the River Lea winding through the town centre.

Independent shops and global cuisine

Luton’s streets are thriving with retail favourites and local independent shops.

Luton’s shopping centre, high streets and markets are bustling with popular brands and a generous choice of independent retailers. Take your pick of places to eat with global cuisine reflecting Luton’s rich diversity.

Discover your potential

Why work in Luton

Luton is in the top three places in the UK for business start-ups. Skills in creative digital, digital manufacturing and engineering and aviation are in demand among our growing industries.

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Why study in Luton

Discover opportunities to study and grow your skills in Luton at the University of Bedfordshire, specialist further education colleges or in nearby Oxford or Cambridge.

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Luton's Future

There’s an ambitious vision for transforming the town centre with a state-of-the art football stadium at its heart, new workspace and offices, shops and places to eat as well as plans for greener streets.

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