Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU4 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU4 0DN.

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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 0DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LU4 0DN is a safe, established residential area located 1.3km from Chaul End in Luton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.

Day-to-day life in LU4 0DN 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 rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0DN 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 0DN. 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.

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

LU4 0DN has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences61
Other theft25
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St Christophers Academy

Good374 pupils0.7 km
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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils0.8 km
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils0.9 km
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The Chalk Hills Academy

Good1543 pupils0.9 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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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils1.1 km
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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.8 km
  • Poynters News0.4 km
  • Choice Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Luton and Dunstable Hospital Charity Hub0.8 km
  • Selva Store0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ewe & Lamb0.9 km
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.8 km
  • The Club (Lewsey Social Club)1.0 km
  • The Halfway House0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.1 km
  • Genting Casino Luton0.1 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.1 km
  • Caffe Nuovo0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.1 km
  • Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave2.4 km
  • Luton4.8 km
  • Luton Airport5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Store Skimpot0.0 km
  • Tesco Store Skimpot0.0 km
  • Browning Road0.2 km
  • Browning Road0.2 km
  • Tesco Store Skimpot0.2 km