Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU4 0AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

430

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British34.9%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.3%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences130
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order16
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Chantry Primary Academy

Good673 pupils0.2 km
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The Chalk Hills Academy

Good1543 pupils0.5 km
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The Vale Academy

Good591 pupils0.7 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils0.8 km
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Hadrian Academy

Good363 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Nursery School

Outstanding89 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

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
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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