Living in Luton
Luton is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 214,658 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 31%, #108 of 354), digital natives (top 36%, #132 of 368), business owners (top 62%, #240 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Luton
- It is part of Greater London, 49 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 46 min and sets around 15:53; in late June it sets around 21:25.
How Luton ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 31 | #364 of 378 | #41 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #308 of 387 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #340 of 378 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #342 of 378 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 37 | #367 of 378 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 25 | #356 of 378 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 40 | #380 of 387 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 44 | #333 of 368 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #320 of 367 | #37 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 40 | #323 of 362 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 49 | #377 of 387 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #322 of 368 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #230 of 361 | #28 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 67 | #108 of 354 | #8 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #297 of 378 | #28 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #296 of 388 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #291 of 363 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 40 | #322 of 387 | #36 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 19 | #311 of 378 | #39 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 7 | #388 of 388 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #361 of 388 | #41 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 5 | #374 of 388 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 32 | #326 of 388 | #42 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #289 of 388 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #365 of 388 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 53 | #240 of 388 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #132 of 368 | #8 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Central Bedfordshire 9 km
- Dacorum 16 km
- St Albans 16 km
- Stevenage 17 km
- North Hertfordshire 18 km
- Welwyn Hatfield 20 km
- Watford 25 km
- Chiltern 26 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.