Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU2 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU2 0AP.

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Population

414

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU2 0AP — age 32, 19% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LU2 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Hart Hill in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU2 0AP offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00079596 (shared with 17 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 0AP. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.3%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around LU2 0AP is moderate at 64 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour75
Vehicle crime39
Criminal damage and arson34
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.4 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.4 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate0.8 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.9 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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The Linden Academy

Requires Improvement399 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.3 km
  • Charcoal House0.9 km
  • Fit N Fresh0.8 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.9 km
  • Papa Johns1.0 km
  • + 59 more
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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Mars News0.8 km
  • Express News Ltd0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.7 km
  • Uk Sala ltd1.0 km
  • + 79 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The Castle Tavern P H0.9 km
  • Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.9 km
  • Off The Wall0.8 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.8 km
  • The Exchange1.0 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Go Coffee0.8 km
  • Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)1.0 km
  • Trinity Lounge1.0 km
  • Papa J's1.0 km
  • + 70 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Jubilee Street0.2 km
  • Falks Hill0.2 km
  • Crescent Rise0.3 km
  • Burr Street0.3 km