Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LIME AVENUE, LU4 0EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME AVENUE, LU4 0EF.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU4 0EF has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.

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

LU4 0EF is a mixed residential area on Lime Avenue, 0.9km from Leagrave in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, down 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00079469 (shared with 4 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 0EF. 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

White / British45.6%
Asian / British Asian35.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 326,000

7 sales · Mean £ 333,785

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

Crime around LU4 0EF is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Leagrave Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.4 km
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils0.4 km
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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils0.5 km
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Challney High School for Girls

Outstanding1045 pupils0.5 km
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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils0.5 km
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils0.9 km
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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils0.9 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bibis Grocery0.8 km
  • Hockwell ring grocery LTD0.9 km
  • Londis – Leagrave0.4 km
  • Premier News0.9 km
  • Dunstable Road Service Station0.7 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Club (Lewsey Social Club)1.0 km
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Peri Bite0.9 km
  • Mr Chips0.8 km
  • Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Hockwell Ring Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Limited0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Elements0.8 km
  • Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
  • Lewsey Sports Park Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave1.2 km
  • Luton4.4 km
  • Luton Airport4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Copperfields0.1 km
  • Copperfields0.2 km
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital0.3 km
  • Lime Avenue0.3 km
  • Lewsey Road0.4 km