Luton is an inner‑city ward within the unitary authority of Medway, sitting close to the centre of Chatham and the long curve of the River Medway. Its streets are a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war housing, with good transport links into central Chatham and beyond, making it a practical spot for commuters and for access to the historic waterfront around Chatham Dockyard.
Historically the area grew up to serve the naval and industrial activity on the river, and traces of that working‑class past mingle with ongoing regeneration projects, lively local shops and community organisations. The ward is known for a socially diverse population and a compact urban feel, with amenities and grassroots cultural activity that reflect both its heritage and recent efforts to revitalise the neighbourhood.
Postcode districts covering Luton
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 14.6 miles
- Bexley 18.3 miles
- Basildon 14 miles
- Maidstone 6.9 miles
- Gillingham 1.6 miles
- Grays 11.9 miles
- Chatham 0.8 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 20 miles
- Ashford 21.4 miles
- Barking and Dagenham 21.9 miles
- Dartford 15 miles
- Canterbury 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chatham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Gillingham South Ward 0.9 miles
- Chatham Central & Brompton Ward 0.9 miles
- Watling Ward 1 mile
- Fort Pitt Ward 1 mile
- Princes Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Wayfield & Weeds Wood Ward 1.3 miles
- Gillingham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Rochester East & Warren Wood Ward 1.6 miles
- Gillingham North Ward 1.6 miles
- Twydall Ward 1.8 miles
- Hempstead & Wigmore Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Luton
ME5 7BE, ME4 5JD, ME4 5JN, ME4 5LP, ME5 7BQ, ME4 5HG, ME5 7DD, ME4 5DJ, ME5 7JZ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 15.3 miles
- London City Airport 22.9 miles
- Chatham Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Gillingham Railway Station 1.1 miles
Hotels near Luton Ad
- King Charles Hotel 3 1.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham 4 2.2 miles
- The Black Horse Inn 4 5.9 miles
- Trivelles Rochester 2 2.6 miles
- The Gordon House Hotel 2 2 miles
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 2.4 miles
- The Potting Shed Maidstone 9.6 miles
- The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel 2.2 miles
- Orida Maidstone Hotel 4 6 miles
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club 4 7.4 miles
Schools in Luton
- Chatham Grammar Secondary
- Luton Primary School Primary
- The Victory Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Spotlites at Kings Theatre Theatre 0.8 miles
- Priestfield Stadium Stadium 1.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Rochester University 1.3 miles
- MidKent College - Medway College 1.7 miles
- University of Greenwich - Medway University 1.9 miles
- Boxley Hills Hill 3.9 miles
- Boxley Abbey Historic site 4.9 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Maidstone University 7.2 miles
- Yantlet beach Beach 9 miles
- Sheerness Harbour Harbour 9.9 miles
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.4 miles
- Boughton Place Estate 10.7 miles