Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

CRESCENT RISE, LU2 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT RISE, LU2 0AU.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU2 0AU 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

46% of LU2 0AU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, LU2 0AU offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00079580 (shared with 9 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 0AU. 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

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian18.8%
Black / African / Caribbean16.5%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 175,000

5 sales · Mean £ 177,988

Terraced

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

Crime around LU2 0AU is moderate at 75 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 offences185
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order34

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.3 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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The Linden Academy

Requires Improvement399 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Moons Newsagents0.8 km
  • SS Food & Wine London ltd1.0 km
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.6 km
  • Asian Town Cafe0.5 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.8 km
  • + 79 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Oven Pizza and Piri Piri0.8 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.8 km
  • Curry Centre0.5 km
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.9 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.9 km
  • + 54 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd1.0 km
  • The White House0.8 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H0.8 km
  • Bar Eireann0.8 km
  • High Town Club0.4 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano0.5 km
  • Delicious Jamaican Cuisine0.5 km
  • Merkur Slots0.8 km
  • Mommy’s Dumplings Limited0.5 km
  • Muffin Break0.6 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.7 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport0.5 km
  • Luton0.6 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Crescent Rise0.2 km
  • Crescent Rise0.2 km
  • Burr Street0.2 km
  • Moulton Rise0.2 km
  • Charles Street0.2 km