LU2 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crescent Road, 0.5km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU2 0AE offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LU2 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00079580 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT ROAD, LU2 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, LU2 0AE.
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32
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46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LU2 0AE has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0AE. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU2 0AE is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Windmill Hill School
Hart Hill Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
Crawley Green Infant School
Wenlock CofE Academy
Chiltern Academy
Richmond Hill School
The Linden Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.4 km
- Charcoal House0.7 km
- Fit N Fresh0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.7 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.9 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Mars News0.6 km
- Express News Ltd0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.5 km
- Uk Sala ltd0.8 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
- Thistle Express0.6 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Black Horse1.0 km
- The Castle Tavern P H0.7 km
- Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.7 km
- Off The Wall0.6 km
- The Brewery Tap0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Costa0.6 km
- Go Coffee0.6 km
- Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.8 km
- Trinity Lounge0.8 km
- Papa J's0.8 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton Airport0.4 km
- Luton0.5 km
- Luton Airport Parkway1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crescent Rise0.1 km
- Crescent Rise0.1 km
- Moulton Rise0.1 km
- Moulton Rise0.1 km
- Burr Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20AE · Data under Open Government Licence