LU2 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Town Road, 0.2km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU2 0DQ offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00177159 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOWN ROAD, LU2 0DQ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU2 0DQ 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 0DQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 32).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU2 0DQ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU2 0DQ is moderate at 77 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
Chiltern Academy
Denbigh High School
Crawley Green Infant School
Wenlock CofE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Oven Pizza and Piri Piri1.0 km
- Curry Centre0.6 km
- Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.7 km
- Dunk Bubblez0.8 km
- Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.7 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Ashcroft Supermarket0.6 km
- Asian Town Cafe0.6 km
- Bubble CiTea0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Luton Tropical Food Centre0.6 km
- + 82 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.9 km
- The White House0.7 km
- The Castle Tavern P H0.9 km
- Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Basile Ristorante Italiano0.5 km
- College Canteen0.9 km
- Delicious Jamaican Cuisine0.6 km
- Merkur Slots0.8 km
- Mommy’s Dumplings Limited0.6 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Thistle Express0.6 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.4 km
- Luton Airport0.5 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Matthews Church0.1 km
- Berkley Path0.2 km
- St Matthew's Primary School0.2 km
- St Matthew's Primary School0.2 km
- Berkley Path0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU20DQ · Data under Open Government Licence