Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DB.

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Population

456

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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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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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU2 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LU2 0DB is a safe, established residential area on High Town Road, 0.5km from Hart Hill in Luton. Administratively it sits within Round Green ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU2 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00079770 (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 0DB. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.1%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean28.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 256,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LU2 0DB has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.6 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.6 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good399 pupils0.9 km
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Ramridge Primary School

Good454 pupils0.9 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.6 km
  • Bamboo House0.3 km
  • donut kings uk0.8 km
  • Fillers Sandwich Bar0.5 km
  • Luton Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • 7 to 110.5 km
  • JJ Food Store Ltd0.8 km
  • KP Food & Wine Ltd0.8 km
  • U Leona Ltd0.2 km
  • J J Food Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • High Town Club0.3 km
  • Luton Co-operative Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Luton Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • Painters Arms0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Vault Lounge Dudubar0.8 km
  • Luton Irish Forum Ltd0.4 km
  • Orange Crocodile0.6 km
  • Baltistan Ltd0.1 km
  • New Khyber House Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.1 km
  • Luton Airport1.1 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Town Road0.0 km
  • Hart Lane0.1 km
  • Turners Road South0.2 km
  • Abbey Drive0.2 km
  • Dorel Close0.2 km