Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

MATLOCK CRESCENT, LU4 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATLOCK CRESCENT, LU4 0BP.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British33.4%
Asian / British Asian58.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs15
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils0.7 km
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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils1.0 km
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils1.0 km
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Downside Primary School

Good1004 pupils1.1 km
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Challney High School for Girls

Outstanding1045 pupils1.2 km
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Leagrave Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils1.3 km
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St Christophers Academy

Good374 pupils1.4 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Genting Casino Luton0.8 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.8 km
  • Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Sunview Guest House1.0 km
  • Travelodge Limited0.5 km
  • SunviewGuest House1.0 km
fastfood

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