Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

KENDALE ROAD, LU4 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENDALE ROAD, LU4 0DE.

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Population

507

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
workEmployment
8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LU4 0DE — age 33, 36% ownership, 30% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

LU4 0DE is a mixed residential area on Kendale Road, 1.3km from Chaul End in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.

Day-to-day life in LU4 0DE has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00079454 (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 LU4 0DE. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.4%
Asian / British Asian33.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 342,800

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

Crime around LU4 0DE is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences171
Other theft39
Public order33
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils0.6 km
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils0.7 km
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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils0.9 km
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St Christophers Academy

Good374 pupils0.9 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils1.0 km
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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils1.0 km
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The Chalk Hills Academy

Good1543 pupils1.0 km
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.2 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Dunstable Road Service Station0.8 km
  • WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.5 km
  • Poynters News0.6 km
  • Choice Food and Wine0.3 km
  • Esso Service Station0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
  • The Club (Lewsey Social Club)1.0 km
  • The Halfway House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Genting Casino Luton0.3 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.3 km
  • Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave2.1 km
  • Luton4.6 km
  • Luton Airport4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Shelley Road0.1 km
  • Shelley Road0.1 km
  • Browning Road0.3 km
  • Browning Road0.3 km
  • Tesco Store Skimpot0.4 km