LU2 is a postcode district in Luton, East of England, covering 990 active and 379 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LU2 (18%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LU2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LU2 are around £311k. Safety: Crime runs above average across LU2 at 263 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LU2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LU2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LU2 postcode area.
61,784
40
£ 48,738 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, LU2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £311k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hart Hill Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
Stopsley Community Primary School
Putteridge Primary School
Someries Junior School
Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Wigmore Primary
Sacred Heart Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Abam Foods
- BMS Grocers
- Al Halal Meats
- Ali Foodstore
- Cakes & Toppers By Sue
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport
- Hampton by Hilton London Luton
- Hilton Garden Inn Luton
- Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Express Luton Airport
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Crawley Green Sports And Social Club
- Hansom Cab
- High Town Club
- Hullabaloo Early Years
- Jolly Topers
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Burger King
- EL MEX
- Fattorie Garofalo
- Orange Crocodile
- Libra Beauty Ltd.
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda
- CO-OP
- Co-op
- Co-operative
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Bagel Factory
- Panku Luton
- The Coffee shack
- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd
- Perfect Pizza
- + 37 more
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Area Profile: LU2 · Data under Open Government Licence