Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 0EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HITCHIN ROAD, LU2 0EP.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU2 0EP 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

At 71% private renter occupancy, LU2 0EP is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 32 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.

home £255,200 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU2 0EP is a safe, established residential area on Hitchin Road, 0.4km from Hart Hill in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU2 0EP offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 71% 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU2 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00079574 (shared with 11 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 0EP. 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 / British58.9%
Asian / British Asian22.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 13%
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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

Terraced

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 241,435

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 251,928

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

LU2 0EP has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences130
Anti-social behaviour58
Criminal damage and arson36
Vehicle crime35
Public order22

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 pupils0.6 km
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Hart Hill Nursery School

Good113 pupils0.7 km
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Crawley Green Infant School

Outstanding256 pupils0.9 km
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Wenlock CofE Academy

Inadequate0.9 km
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Ramridge Primary School

Good454 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good399 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.5 km
  • Bamboo House0.5 km
  • donut kings uk0.7 km
  • Fillers Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Luton Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Colin Newsagents0.4 km
  • High Town Food & Wine0.1 km
  • BMS Grocers0.5 km
  • 7 to 110.3 km
  • JJ Food Store Ltd0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Luton Co-operative Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • High Town Club0.1 km
  • Wheelwrights Arms0.9 km
  • George II0.9 km
  • The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Luton Irish Forum Ltd0.2 km
  • Vault Lounge Dudubar0.6 km
  • Monstera Canteen1.0 km
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano1.0 km
  • Mommy’s Dumplings Limited1.0 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.9 km
  • Luton Airport0.9 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • High Town Road0.2 km
  • Jubilee Street0.2 km
  • Abbey Drive0.2 km
  • Hart Lane0.3 km
  • Hart Walk0.3 km