LU2 0BW is an up-and-coming urban area on High Town Road, 0.1km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU2 0BW 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. 84% 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 rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £122k, 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00177159 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0BW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
84% of homes in LU2 0BW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0BW. The average age is 31.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 149,000
4 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU2 0BW is above average at 123 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Richmond Hill School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Chiltern Academy
Rothesay Nursery School
Denbigh High School
Dallow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.1 km
- Charcoal House0.8 km
- Fit N Fresh0.8 km
- German Doner Kebab0.7 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.9 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
98 nearby- Mars News0.8 km
- Best One Minimarket1.0 km
- Express News Ltd0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.6 km
- + 93 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
- Thistle Express0.5 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Black Horse1.0 km
- The Castle Tavern P H0.8 km
- Bar Eireann1.0 km
- Masonic Hall0.6 km
- The Globe Public House1.0 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Berlin Doner 651.0 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Go Coffee0.6 km
- Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.8 km
- Trinity Lounge0.7 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.3 km
- Luton Airport0.4 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Berkley Path0.1 km
- Berkley Path0.1 km
- St Matthews Church0.1 km
- Rail Station Entrance0.2 km
- Rail Station Entrance0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20BW · Data under Open Government Licence