LU4 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lewsey Farm in Luton. Administratively it sits within Lewsey ward and the Luton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LU4 0AE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00079664 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LU4 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU4 0AE.
430
34
£ 41,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU4 0AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, LU4 0AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0AE. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU4 0AE has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Chantry Primary Academy
The Chalk Hills Academy
Pastures Way Nursery School
Southfield Primary Academy
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
The Vale Academy
St Christophers Academy
Hadrian Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Really Awesome Coffee - Dunstable0.5 km
- The Restaurant0.6 km
- Lewsey Sports Park Cafe0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Curry Garden1.0 km
- Sams Best Kebab1.0 km
- Indian Spice (Authentic)0.6 km
- SF Peri Peri0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Woodside Stores0.9 km
- New Halal World0.1 km
- Mollies Supermarket0.1 km
- Nike News Loco1.0 km
- Blessed is our hands0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- Co-operative Group1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Poynters Arms0.6 km
- The Club (Lewsey Social Club)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave2.5 km
- Luton5.9 km
- Luton Airport6.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Dominics Square0.0 km
- St Dominics Square0.1 km
- Brunel Road0.1 km
- Landrace Road0.2 km
- Landrace Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40AE · Data under Open Government Licence