LU2 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moulton 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 0BH offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £172k, 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00079580 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOULTON RISE, LU2 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOULTON RISE, LU2 0BH.
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32
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0BH 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 0BH 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 0BH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 161,500
6 sales · Mean £ 150,169
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU2 0BH is moderate at 72 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
Hart Hill Nursery School
Windmill Hill School
St Matthew's Primary School
Crawley Green Infant School
Wenlock CofE Academy
Chiltern Academy
The Linden Academy
Richmond Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.5 km
- Charcoal House0.8 km
- Fit N Fresh0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Mars News0.6 km
- Express News Ltd0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.5 km
- Uk Sala ltd0.9 km
- + 79 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn Luton1.0 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
- Thistle Express0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Castle Tavern P H0.8 km
- High Town Club0.5 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
- Wheelwrights Arms0.5 km
- Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Go Coffee0.6 km
- Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.9 km
- Trinity Lounge0.9 km
- Papa J's0.9 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton Airport0.5 km
- Luton0.6 km
- Luton Airport Parkway1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Moulton Rise0.1 km
- Moulton Rise0.1 km
- Crescent Rise0.2 km
- Crescent Rise0.2 km
- Auction House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20BH · Data under Open Government Licence