Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

FERRARS CLOSE, LU4 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERRARS CLOSE, LU4 0DF.

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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
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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour29
Other theft26
Vehicle crime21
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils0.7 km
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils0.8 km
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St Christophers Academy

Good374 pupils0.9 km
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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils1.0 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils1.1 km
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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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The Chalk Hills Academy

Good1543 pupils1.1 km
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils1.1 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 Ltd0.3 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 Wine0.4 km
  • Esso Service Station0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
  • The Halfway House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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