Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

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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Population

335

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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).

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

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.

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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

White / British61.6%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences254
Anti-social behaviour129
Criminal damage and arson67
Vehicle crime67
Drugs45

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.1 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.1 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.7 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.8 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils1.1 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils1.1 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
hotel

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