LU4 area guide
Who lives in LU4, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Luton
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 68,354 (2024)
LU4Postcode district · Luton
What LU4 is like
The LU4 postcode district in Luton covers 733 live postcodes and is home to about 68,354 people in 21,056 households. 54.5% of households own their home, 25.6% rent privately and 19.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 10–14, and 52% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in LU4 sold for a median of £315,000 over the year to August 2026.
How LU4 compares
Headline figures for LU4, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 29.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 43% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where LU4 differs most from the national average.
- 01A student area
11.4% of adults are full-time students, against 7.9% across England. Expect HMO demand and term-time turnover.
- 02A big private rental marketPositive
25.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 03Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
LU4 FAQs
01Is LU4 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in LU4?The median sale price over the last year was £315,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £315,000.
03Is LU4 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in LU4?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers LU4?The local authority for LU4 is Luton.
The local authority for LU4 is Luton.
06How well connected is LU4?Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 5.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.