LU4 0AW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 1.1km from Leagrave in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00079478 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LU4 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU4 0AW.
151
30
£ 47,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU4 0AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LU4 0AW is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 59% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0AW. The average age is 29.8. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU4 0AW is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ferrars Junior School
The Ferrars Academy
Challney High School for Boys
Leagrave Primary School
Challney High School for Girls
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Southfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bibis Grocery1.0 km
- Londis – Leagrave0.6 km
- Dunstable Road Service Station0.6 km
- WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.3 km
- Family Choice0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Club (Lewsey Social Club)0.9 km
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.3 km
- The Halfway House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Genting Casino Luton1.0 km
- Mecca Bingo1.0 km
- Elements0.9 km
- Caffe Nuovo0.3 km
- Lewsey Sports Park Cafe0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mr Chips1.0 km
- Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.8 km
- Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave1.4 km
- Luton4.4 km
- Luton Airport4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital0.1 km
- Lime Avenue0.2 km
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital0.3 km
- Lime Avenue0.3 km
- Copperfields0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40AW · Data under Open Government Licence