Area Analysis Luton, East of England

LU4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LU4 postcode area.

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Population

58,006

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,544 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LU4 — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.

home £292,697 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU4 is a postcode district in Luton, East of England, covering 732 active and 304 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LU4 (29%) is characterised by a tight-knit Pakistani community with strong local ties and family networks, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (25%). A further 19% of the district is made up of an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households. Overall, LU4 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in LU4 are around £292k, down 3.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LU4 at 226 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 35, LU4 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LU4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.3%
Asian / British Asian49.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5190
Anti-social behaviour1905
Vehicle crime1098
Other theft1058
Criminal damage and arson995

school Local Schools

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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils
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Chalton Lower School

Good68 pupils
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils
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Downside Primary School

Good1004 pupils
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Pirton Hill Primary School

Good440 pupils
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils
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The Gill Blowers Nursery School

Good122 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Jamal Store
  • Surma Stores
  • A & V Food and Wine
  • A Family Food Store
  • Afghan Supermarket
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • SunviewGuest House
  • Sunview Guest House
  • The Chiltern Hotel
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel
  • The Signpost Hostel
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Star
  • Beech Hill Bowling Club
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Cochin Palace
  • Baba Lal
  • Akbar's Peri Peri
  • Al Badar Original
  • Arabella Lounge
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Alauddin Sweets Centre
  • BHAGARA
  • Block Burgers Limited
  • Bonitos Peri Peri
  • Chico’s Parmi N Shakes
  • + 32 more