LU4 0ED is a mixed residential area on Faringdon Road, 1.0km from Leagrave in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.
For families considering a move, LU4 0ED represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00079469 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARINGDON ROAD, LU4 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARINGDON ROAD, LU4 0ED.
336
42
£ 47,500 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines LU4 0ED — 54% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 42 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0ED. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,000
6 sales · Mean £ 290,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU4 0ED is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Challney High School for Boys
Ferrars Junior School
The Ferrars Academy
Leagrave Primary School
Challney High School for Girls
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Southfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bibis Grocery0.9 km
- Londis – Leagrave0.5 km
- Dunstable Road Service Station0.5 km
- WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.3 km
- Family Choice0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.3 km
- The Leicester Arms0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Elements0.8 km
- Caffe Nuovo0.3 km
- Lewsey Sports Park Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mr Chips0.9 km
- Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave1.3 km
- Luton4.3 km
- Luton Airport4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital0.2 km
- Copperfields0.3 km
- Copperfields0.3 km
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital0.3 km
- Lime Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40ED · Data under Open Government Licence