Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU2 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU2 0DS.

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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 0DS 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 0DS 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. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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LU2 0DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0DS offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £80k, 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 0DS 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 0DS. 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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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

Flat

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

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

Crime rates near LU2 0DS are high at 164 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 offences465
Anti-social behaviour221
Shoplifting185
Public order113
Other theft104

school Local Schools

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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.4 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.9 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.9 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.0 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils1.1 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.3 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Curry Centre0.5 km
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.5 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.5 km
  • + 69 more
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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Khans Supermarket0.9 km
  • Ujan Bhati0.9 km
  • Chef Soso0.8 km
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.3 km
  • Asian Town Cafe0.5 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)1.0 km
  • Italian Coffee House Limited0.8 km
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano0.4 km
  • College Canteen0.6 km
  • + 95 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.6 km
  • The White House0.4 km
  • Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • The Bailie1.0 km
  • The Globe Public House0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.3 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
  • Premier Inn Luton0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.2 km
  • Luton Airport0.3 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Rail Station Entrance0.1 km
  • Berkley Path0.1 km
  • Luton Rail Station0.1 km
  • Luton Rail Station0.1 km
  • Luton Rail Station0.1 km