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
ME4 5HQ, ME4 5HT, ME4 5DS, ME4 5BU, ME4 5BT, ME5 7TY, ME5 7BD, ME5 7PG, ME4 5JW … 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
- Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa 4 2.4 miles
- The Charles Hotel 1 mile
- Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park 3 1.3 miles
- Premier Inn Chatham/Gillingham 3 1.7 miles
- The Ship & Trades 3 2.2 miles
- Ramada Encore Chatham 3 1.9 miles
- The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel 2.2 miles
- Travelodge Medway M2 3 3.5 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