LU2 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Town Road, 0.4km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU2 0BX offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00079576 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0BX.
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33
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0BX 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 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0BX. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
Flat
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU2 0BX is moderate at 56 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
St Matthew's Primary School
Windmill Hill School
Richmond Hill School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Wenlock CofE Academy
Crawley Green Infant School
Denbigh High School
Chiltern Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.2 km
- German Doner Kebab1.0 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea1.0 km
- Grepes House1.0 km
- Karam Express0.9 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.9 km
- Admiral Casino1.0 km
- Boots Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Destiny1.0 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Go Coffee0.9 km
- PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited0.9 km
- Cantinho de Portugal Ltd1.0 km
- Creams Luton0.9 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Off The Wall1.0 km
- George II0.7 km
- The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.7 km
- The White House0.9 km
- Kerala Hut Ltd1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Thistle Express0.8 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.6 km
- Luton Airport0.7 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bell's Park0.1 km
- Bell's Park0.2 km
- Jubilee Street0.2 km
- Charles Street0.2 km
- St Matthew's Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20BX · Data under Open Government Licence