Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

COTEFIELD, LU4 0EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTEFIELD, LU4 0EQ.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

41

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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.

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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LU4 0EQ has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 41 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

LU4 0EQ is a mixed residential area on Cotefield, 1.0km from Lewsey Farm in Luton. Administratively it sits within Challney ward and the Luton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU4, LU4 0EQ 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU4 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00079468 (shared with 10 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 0EQ. 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

White / British44.0%
Asian / British Asian42.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

Crime around LU4 0EQ is moderate at 76 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 offences164
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order31
Other theft16
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Ferrars Junior School

Good356 pupils0.3 km
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The Ferrars Academy

Good340 pupils0.3 km
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Leagrave Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.5 km
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Challney High School for Girls

Outstanding1045 pupils0.6 km
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Challney High School for Boys

Outstanding1194 pupils0.6 km
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St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Good429 pupils0.8 km
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Pastures Way Nursery School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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Southfield Primary Academy

Good383 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bibis Grocery0.9 km
  • Hockwell ring grocery LTD0.9 km
  • Londis – Leagrave0.5 km
  • Premier News0.9 km
  • Dunstable Road Service Station0.7 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Club (Lewsey Social Club)0.8 km
  • Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Peri Bite0.9 km
  • Mr Chips0.9 km
  • Pepes Fish Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken0.8 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
  • Elements0.9 km
  • Caffe Nuovo0.4 km
  • Lewsey Sports Park Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leagrave1.4 km
  • Luton4.5 km
  • Luton Airport4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Copperfields0.2 km
  • Lime Avenue0.2 km
  • Copperfields0.2 km
  • Lewsey Road0.2 km
  • Lime Avenue0.2 km