Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU2 0EL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

414

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU2 0EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU2 0EL spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

LU2 0EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU2 0EL offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 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 — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00079596 (shared with 17 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 0EL. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.3%
Asian / British Asian17.1%
Black / African / Caribbean17.4%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LU2 0EL is moderate at 74 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 offences222
Anti-social behaviour108
Vehicle crime68
Criminal damage and arson54
Drugs38

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 pupils0.3 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.6 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils1.0 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils1.1 km
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The Linden Academy

Requires Improvement399 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.2 km
  • Curry Centre0.5 km
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.8 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Retailers - Other

88 nearby
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.6 km
  • Asian Town Cafe0.5 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Luton Tropical Food Centre0.5 km
  • + 83 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.9 km
  • The White House0.8 km
  • Bar Eireann0.9 km
  • High Town Club0.3 km
  • The Chequers0.9 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano0.5 km
  • College Canteen1.0 km
  • Delicious Jamaican Cuisine0.5 km
  • Merkur Slots0.8 km
  • Mommy’s Dumplings Limited0.5 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.6 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.5 km
  • Luton Airport0.5 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Burr Street0.2 km
  • Burr Street0.2 km
  • Crescent Rise0.2 km
  • Crescent Rise0.2 km