LU2 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on High Town Road, 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 0BZ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 47.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU2 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00079586 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0BZ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0BZ 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
LU2 0BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 47.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0BZ. The average age is 33.9. 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
£ 288,725
14 sales · Mean £ 290,460
Flat
£ 88,000
6 sales · Mean £ 101,333
Semi-Detached
£ 277,000
3 sales · Mean £ 274,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU2 0BZ has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Crawley Green Infant School
Wenlock CofE Academy
Sacred Heart Primary School
Ramridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.4 km
- Bamboo House0.5 km
- donut kings uk0.6 km
- Fillers Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- Luton Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Colin Newsagents0.3 km
- High Town Food & Wine0.0 km
- BMS Grocers0.5 km
- 7 to 110.2 km
- JJ Food Store Ltd0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Luton Co-operative Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- High Town Club0.1 km
- Wheelwrights Arms0.9 km
- George II0.9 km
- The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Luton Irish Forum Ltd0.2 km
- Vault Lounge Dudubar0.6 km
- Monstera Canteen0.9 km
- Roti Tabanca1.0 km
- Basile Ristorante Italiano0.9 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.8 km
- Luton Airport0.9 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bell's Park0.2 km
- Bell's Park0.2 km
- Kingston Road0.2 km
- Kingston Road0.2 km
- Jubilee Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20BZ · Data under Open Government Licence