Wellington Street is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 2QH 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 Wellington Street, Luton, LU1 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 2DS, LU1 2DP, LU1 2AT, LU1 2DW, LU1 2QX, LU1 2SL, LU1 2DH, LU1 2DZ, LU1 2QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU1 2QH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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% | 47.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 54.9% | 52.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 2QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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% | 56.6% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 26% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 1.2% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 52.8% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.6% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 22.9% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 39.1% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 22.8% | 2.7% | -20.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% 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% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 17.4% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 53.4% | 42.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -38.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, just 32.8% 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% | 32.8% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -50.4% |
| European Union | 20% | 28.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 22.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 14.4% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 21.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.7% 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% | 32.9% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 11.7% | -3.5% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.1% | 11.4% | -10.7% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 20.8% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 18.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 23.2% | 14.5% | 1.9% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 30.7% | 76.7% | -46.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 10% | 0.3% | 9.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 1454.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 4th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 722.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38C Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2021-10-12 | £114,334 |
| 14A Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-09-21 | £220,043 |
| 58 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £304,988 | 2021-07-31 | £320,595 |
| 35 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2021-03-02 | £745,170 |
| 58 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-09-24 | £379,231 |
LU1 2QH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% 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 2QH 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 Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Other | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| 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 | 404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,995 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 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Primary School Tennyson Road , LU1 3RS | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School Wenlock Street , LU2 0NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,107 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 | 2,837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 643 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PADEs Restaurant Ltd | 39 Wellington Street | 28 yd | |
| Steakout | 52 Wellington Street | 28 yd | |
| Papa J's | 41-43 Wellington Street | 28 yd | |
| Trinity Lounge | 14 Wellington Street | 28 yd | |
| Nakorn Thai Restaurant | 45 Wellington Street | 28 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Pool | 29 Wellington Street | 13 yd | |
| Flame Nightclub Ltd | Flame, 58 Wellington Street | 28 yd | |
| The Exchange | 19 King Street | 80 yd | |
| After 8 Entertainments Ltd | 15-17 Upper George Street | 173 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 23 Hastings Street | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunk Bubblez | 3 Upper George Street | 88 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 57-59 George Street | 125 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 67 Wellington Street | 151 yd | |
| Hot N Spicy | 69 Wellington Street | 151 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 63 Wellington Street | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 406 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 557 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 723 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 225 yd |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Luton) REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 266 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Trugym Luton 6-8 6-8 PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| All Womens Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| The Gym (Luton) The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Central Baptist Church 52A 52A PARK STREET | 561 yd | |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 582 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 | 77.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.4% |
| 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 | 21.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.