LU2 0DL 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 0DL offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 84.2% year-on-year. 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 0DL 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 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0DL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU2 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 84.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0DL. 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
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
£ 124,500
4 sales · Mean £ 157,500
Terraced
£ 206,750
6 sales · Mean £ 476,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU2 0DL is moderate at 54 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
Wenlock CofE Academy
Crawley Green Infant School
Denbigh High School
Sacred Heart Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.3 km
- Karam Express1.0 km
- Slice Groupe ltd1.0 km
- Sweet Buzz0.9 km
- Curry Centre0.8 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.9 km
- Boots Stores Ltd0.9 km
- HMV1.0 km
- Ashleigh's0.8 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Go Coffee0.9 km
- PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited0.9 km
- Creams Luton1.0 km
- PINGS0.9 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- George II0.7 km
- The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.7 km
- The White House0.9 km
- Jolly Topers0.9 km
- High Town Club0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Thistle Express0.9 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.7 km
- Luton Airport0.7 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bell's Park0.1 km
- Jubilee Street0.2 km
- Bell's Park0.2 km
- Charles Street0.2 km
- St Matthew's Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20DL · Data under Open Government Licence