Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

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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Population

396

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Avg Age

33

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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 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British59.2%
Asian / British Asian20.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences188
Anti-social behaviour95
Vehicle crime58
Criminal damage and arson56
Drugs32

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.1 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.1 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.5 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.7 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils1.1 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils1.2 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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