Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

CRESCENT ROAD, LU2 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, LU2 0AN.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU2 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU2 0AN — age 31, 24% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU2 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crescent Road, 0.5km from Hart Hill in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00079581 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0AN. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.9%
Asian / British Asian17.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 84,500

4 sales · Mean £ 88,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LU2 0AN is moderate at 67 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.

Violence and sexual offences126
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order28
Vehicle crime27
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.3 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.6 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate0.7 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.7 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils0.9 km
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The Linden Academy

Requires Improvement399 pupils0.9 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • Moons Newsagents0.6 km
  • SS Food & Wine London ltd0.9 km
  • Next Plc1.0 km
  • Hart Lane Mini Market Express0.5 km
  • Hart Stores0.5 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd1.0 km
  • Cafe Welcome1.0 km
  • Lu2on Union0.8 km
  • The Sicilian Cafe0.8 km
  • Orange Crocodile0.6 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • BRO’S CHICKEN AND PIZZA0.8 km
  • Cheese and Pickle Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • How Cha Noodle Bar1.0 km
  • Oven Pizza and Piri Piri0.6 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
  • The White House0.9 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H0.8 km
  • Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.6 km
  • Off The Wall0.7 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn Luton1.0 km
  • Thistle Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport0.6 km
  • Luton0.7 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Moulton Rise0.1 km
  • Moulton Rise0.1 km
  • Auction House0.1 km
  • Auction House0.1 km
  • Crescent Road0.2 km