Luton vs North Hertfordshire
A side-by-side comparison of the Luton and North Hertfordshirelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Luton is the more populous; council tax is lower in Luton; Luton has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Luton | North Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 225,262 | 133,210 |
| Density | 5,196/km² | 355/km² |
| Deprivation | 3% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,440 | £2,449 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 88% | 87% |
| Aged under 16 | 23% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 65% | 61% |
| Aged 65+ | 12% | 19% |