Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BYFIELD CLOSE, LU4 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYFIELD CLOSE, LU4 0BX.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU4 0BX has a highly multicultural community character — 48% 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. Property prices are trending up 31.0% year-on-year.

home £368,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU4 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Byfield Close, 0.9km from Chaul End in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.

For serious buyers, LU4 0BX is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% 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 — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 31.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00079463 (shared with 5 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 0BX. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.3%
Asian / British Asian48.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 309,000

6 sales · Mean £ 324,500

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

LU4 0BX has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Drugs14
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour10

school Local Schools

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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils0.9 km
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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils0.9 km
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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils0.9 km
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St Christophers Academy

Good374 pupils1.2 km
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Challney High School for Girls

Outstanding1045 pupils1.3 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils1.3 km
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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils1.3 km
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The Chalk Hills Academy

Good1543 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Dunstable Road Service Station0.7 km
  • WHSmith Luton Hospital Surgical Block0.5 km
  • Poynters News0.9 km
  • Choice Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Esso Service Station0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.5 km
  • Caddington Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Halfway House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Genting Casino Luton0.6 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.6 km
  • Caffe Nuovo0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave2.1 km
  • Luton4.3 km
  • Luton Airport4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Stanton Road0.2 km
  • Stanton Road0.2 km
  • Chaul End Road0.2 km
  • Shelley Road0.4 km
  • Shelley Road0.4 km