Area Analysis Luton, East of England

LU2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LU2 postcode area.

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Population

61,784

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,738 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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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.

home £311,229 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4952
Anti-social behaviour2866
Vehicle crime1627
Other theft1302
Criminal damage and arson1158

school Local Schools

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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils
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Stopsley Community Primary School

Good486 pupils
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Putteridge Primary School

Good601 pupils
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Someries Junior School

Good238 pupils
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Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

Outstanding240 pupils
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Wigmore Primary

Good595 pupils
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good399 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Abam Foods
  • BMS Grocers
  • Al Halal Meats
  • Ali Foodstore
  • Cakes & Toppers By Sue
  • + 45 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Crawley Green Sports And Social Club
  • Hansom Cab
  • High Town Club
  • Hullabaloo Early Years
  • Jolly Topers
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Burger King
  • EL MEX
  • Fattorie Garofalo
  • Orange Crocodile
  • Libra Beauty Ltd.
  • + 40 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda
  • CO-OP
  • Co-op
  • Co-operative
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Bagel Factory
  • Panku Luton
  • The Coffee shack
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd
  • Perfect Pizza
  • + 37 more