The South ward sits in the southern part of Luton in Bedfordshire, a largely residential area with a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and post‑war council housing and pockets of newer development. It benefits from being within easy reach of the town centre and transport links, including road and rail routes that provide straightforward journeys into London and to London Luton Airport, so local shops and small businesses serve both residents and commuters.
Locally there’s a strong sense of community and a diverse population, with grassroots groups and neighbourhood projects active in regeneration and social provision. The ward shares in Luton’s industrial and hat‑making heritage and today combines light industrial and commercial sites with green spaces and community facilities; like many urban wards it faces pockets of economic challenge but also benefits from ongoing investment and civic engagement.
Postcode districts covering South
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Milton Keynes 18.4 miles29.5 km
- Luton 2 miles3.2 km
- Harrow 19.4 miles31.2 km
- High Wycombe 22 miles35.3 km
- Watford 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Bedford 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Harlow 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Stevenage 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Hemel Hempstead 8.5 miles13.7 km
- St. Albans 9 miles14.5 km
- Aylesbury 17.3 miles27.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Central Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Farley Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Vauxhall Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- High Town Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Slip End Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dallow Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Round Green Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Biscot Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Beech Hill Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Hyde Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Caddington Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Luton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in South
LU1 3NJ, LU1 3PF, LU1 3RU, LU1 3QJ, LU1 5EN, LU1 3SR, LU1 3HN, LU1 3LD, LU1 5EG … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 2 miles3.3 km
- London Heathrow Airport 27.6 miles44.5 km
- Luton Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Luton Airport Parkway Railway Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
Hotels in South Ad
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport 3
- Hastings House Luton - Inhabit Short Stays 4
- Stockwood Hotel - Luton Airport 2
- Linton Hotel Luton 3
- Oyo the Red Lion Hotel 3
Schools in South
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street) Primary
- Oakwood Primary School Independent - primary
- Tennyson Road Primary School Primary
- The Linden Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Luton Hoo Estate 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Beechwood House Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Toddington library Library 7.4 miles11.9 km
- British School Museum Museum 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Brocket Hall Estate 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.3 miles15 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Wrest House Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Oaklands College College 9.6 miles15.5 km