LU4 0EL is a safe, established residential area on Imberfield, 0.9km from Leagrave in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU4, LU4 0EL offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% 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 £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00079468 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IMBERFIELD, LU4 0EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IMBERFIELD, LU4 0EL.
427
41
£ 47,500 /yr
43%
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.
Area Character
LU4 0EL has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0EL. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 293,540
2 sales · Mean £ 293,540
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU4 0EL has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Leagrave Primary School
Ferrars Junior School
The Ferrars Academy
Challney High School for Girls
Challney High School for Boys
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Southfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bibis Grocery0.8 km
- Hockwell ring grocery LTD0.8 km
- Londis – Leagrave0.4 km
- Premier News0.8 km
- Aujla Superstore Luton Ltd0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Club (Lewsey Social Club)0.9 km
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Peri Bite0.8 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 Away0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Elements0.8 km
- Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
- Lewsey Sports Park Cafe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave1.3 km
- Luton4.5 km
- Luton Airport4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Copperfields0.1 km
- Copperfields0.1 km
- Lewsey Road0.3 km
- Lime Avenue0.3 km
- Lime Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40EL · Data under Open Government Licence