LU4 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Lewsey Farm in Luton. Administratively it sits within Lewsey ward and the Luton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LU4 0AD 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00079664 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LU4 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU4 0AD.
430
34
£ 41,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU4 0AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in LU4 0AD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU4 0AD. The average age is 34.2. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU4 0AD has low crime rates — 37 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
Chantry Primary Academy
The Chalk Hills Academy
The Vale Academy
Southfield Primary Academy
Pastures Way Nursery School
St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School
Hadrian Academy
Willow Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nike News Loco0.8 km
- Blessed is our hands0.8 km
- Woodside Stores0.7 km
- New Halal World0.2 km
- Mollies Supermarket0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club0.2 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Really Awesome Coffee - Dunstable0.6 km
- The Restaurant0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Ocean Breeze0.8 km
- Sams Best Kebab0.8 km
- Indian Spice (Authentic)0.4 km
- SF Peri Peri0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Poynters Arms0.4 km
- The Club (Lewsey Social Club)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leagrave2.7 km
- Luton6.0 km
- Luton Airport6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brunel Road0.2 km
- Brunel Road0.2 km
- St Dominics Square0.2 km
- St Dominics Square0.2 km
- Landrace Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU40AD · Data under Open Government Licence