LU4 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Ferrars Close, 1.2km from Chaul End in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00079454 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERRARS CLOSE, LU4 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRARS CLOSE, LU4 0DF.
507
33
£ 47,500 /yr
47%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LU4 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0DF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU4 0DF 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
The Ferrars Academy
Ferrars Junior School
St Christophers Academy
Challney High School for Boys
Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way Nursery School
The Chalk Hills Academy
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.3 km
- Yo! To Go!0.4 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Dunstable Road Service Station0.8 km
- WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.5 km
- Poynters News0.6 km
- Choice Food and Wine0.4 km
- Esso Service Station0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
- The Halfway House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa0.4 km
- Genting Casino Luton0.3 km
- Mecca Bingo0.3 km
- Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave2.1 km
- Luton4.5 km
- Luton Airport4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Shelley Road0.2 km
- Shelley Road0.2 km
- Browning Road0.3 km
- Tesco Store Skimpot0.3 km
- Tesco Store Skimpot0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40DF · Data under Open Government Licence