LU4 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Matlock Crescent, 0.9km from Chaul End in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.
For serious buyers, LU4 0BP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 30.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00079461 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MATLOCK CRESCENT, LU4 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATLOCK CRESCENT, LU4 0BP.
343
40
£ 47,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
58% of LU4 0BP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 30.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0BP. The average age is 40.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
13 sales · Mean £ 273,230
Detached
£ 333,250
2 sales · Mean £ 333,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU4 0BP has low crime rates — 24 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
Challney High School for Boys
The Ferrars Academy
Ferrars Junior School
Downside Primary School
Challney High School for Girls
Leagrave Primary School
St Christophers Academy
Southfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Dunstable Road Service Station0.5 km
- WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.5 km
- Choice Food and Wine0.8 km
- Esso Service Station0.5 km
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charity Hub0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
- The Leicester Arms0.8 km
- Caddington Golf Club0.8 km
- The Halfway House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Genting Casino Luton0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo0.8 km
- Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Sunview Guest House1.0 km
- Travelodge Limited0.5 km
- SunviewGuest House1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave2.0 km
- Luton4.1 km
- Luton Airport4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stanton Road0.2 km
- Stanton Road0.2 km
- Chaul End Road0.3 km
- Stanton Road0.4 km
- Stanton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40BP · Data under Open Government Licence