New Bedford Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 1SA is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 1JB, LU1 1ST, LU1 2PY, LU1 1RY, LU1 2QG, LU1 1SQ, LU1 2QP, LU1 1RN, LU1 1RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU1 1SA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 47.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54.9% | 52.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU1 1SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.9% | 64.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 21.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 0.8% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 56.2% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 17.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 34.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 22.8% | 5.4% | -17.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 17.7% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 11.7% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 53.4% | 40.6% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -40.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.2% | 30.9% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 20% | 26.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 8.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 26.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.7% | 31% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -52.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 12.4% | -2.8% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.1% | 10.7% | -11.4% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 15.6% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 30.3% | 21.6% | 1.9% | 28.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 28.1% | 76.7% | -48.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 10.9% | 1.5% | 9.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 17.5% | 1.2% | 16.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 15.8% | 1.7% | 14.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Bedford Road was 1122.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Bedford Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 6th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 552.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 New Bedford Road, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-07-14 | £502,548 |
| 5 New Bedford Road, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-04-08 | £263,474 |
| 15 New Bedford Road, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £1,023,750 | 2019-09-29 | £1,119,088 |
| 15 New Bedford Road, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2018-09-29 | £1,035,405 |
| 7 New Bedford Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1997-06-10 | £333,391 |
LU1 1SA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in LU1 1SA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School Wenlock Street , LU2 0NJ | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 846 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 929 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul grill | 5 New Bedford Road | 8 yd | |
| Subway | The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street | 98 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street | 98 yd | |
| The 27 Spices Limited | 8 Gordon Street | 109 yd | |
| Apata Lounge | 48 Alma Street | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White House | The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street | 8 yd | |
| After 8 Entertainments Ltd | 15-17 Upper George Street | 240 yd | |
| Flame Nightclub Ltd | Flame, 58 Wellington Street | 320 yd | |
| The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) | The Hat Factory, 65-67 Bute Street | 332 yd | |
| Luton Pool | 29 Wellington Street | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cineworld | The Galaxy, Bridge Street | 98 yd | |
| Luton Tenpin | The Galaxy, Bridge Street | 98 yd | |
| Kebabite | 33-39 Manchester Street | 107 yd | |
| Magic Doner | 31 Manchester Street | 107 yd | |
| Karam Express | 14-20 Gordon Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 441 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road | 543 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 578 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 777 yd | |
| LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTD | 248 North Street | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Luton) The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 100 yd |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 266 yd |
| All Womens Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 320 yd |
| High Town Recreation Centre (Closed) Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Trugym Luton 6-8 6-8 PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Luton) REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.