MOVING TO LUTON: To do or not to do????

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I am in need of some assistance please, as I’m relocating from SWLondon to Hertfordshire for work but don’t want to live in the same borough I work in. I’m aiming to be 30-40min car drive from South Hertfordshire area to a large, diverse family friendly city/town and Luton seems to fit the bill.

Key requirements: ETHNICALLY diverse population, OUTSTANDING SCHOOLS secondary schools AND nursery’s, good local amenities ie. fitness centre, dance classes, shopping etc., easy links to London (via train and car), affordable housing (will begin by renting hope to buy within few years’ time).

I know I’m probably asking for a lot but I LOVE a lot of things about London and am a city girl at heart but also really appreciate lots of green open space for hikes, bike rides etc. I like new build modern houses and amenities and convenience of one stop shopping but also love a good market place.

Areas I’m considering are Luton and have visited a few times, it seems to fit the bill but I keep hearing negative things about the town so am totally confused now. Found Lutonians very friendly in general but would really appreciate some honest pros&cons.

Thanks in advance any assistance greatly appreciated, this is keeping me up at night as move needs to occur within the next month or so.

Hi All

I am looking to move to Luton from London with my wife, 4 year old daughter and newborn son.

I am looking for a family friendly area wigh good schools. I currently work from home but in the future may work in London so access to a station with links into London would be useful although not as important as a safe area.

Please would anyone kindly suggest some areas to look out for.

Thanks

Hi all, I'm looking to move to a property in Wigmore, Luton. I am getting such mixed reviews and hoping there might be some locals here to help. I have a son in secondary school and daughter in preschool atm. as any parent I want to make sure my children are safe and happy. does anyone have any information good or bad they could share with me?

I think Wigmore is ok. Stopsley, Farley Hill are ok. I don't like the areas near the town center. Go and visit these areas at different times of the day.