Castle Street is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 3AA 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 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 2AA, LU1 2AF, LU1 3BG, LU1 3GA, LU1 3GB, LU1 3EP, LU1 2SE, LU1 3BE, LU1 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU1 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 42.8% | 48.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 57.2% | 51.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 82.4% | 56.5% | -25.9% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.9% | 30.2% | 17.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 55.4% | 58.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30.2% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.8% | 20.7% | 8.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 12% | -10.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 39.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 18.7% | 6% | -12.7% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 0.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.8% | 15.6% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 49.7% | 38.7% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 25.3% 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 | 38.1% | 25.3% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -57.9% |
| European Union | 26% | 31.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 25.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 28.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.1% 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 | 37.8% | 25.3% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -57.9% |
| 10+ Years | 26.7% | 16.1% | -10.6% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.9% | 16.4% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 18.3% | 9.0% | 2.2% | 16.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 23.9% | 16.6% | 1.9% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 24.1% | 76.7% | -52.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 17.2% | 0.9% | 16.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 16.4% | 1.2% | 15.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 708.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Castle Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 12th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 272.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sceptre House, 7 - 9 Castle Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2023-08-18 | £2,432,066 |
| 2 Castle Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2022-10-03 | £2,709,323 |
| 2 Castle Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £2,917,000 | 2015-03-03 | £4,292,779 |
| Flat 5A Castle Street, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2003-12-23 | £651,429 |
| Flat 5A Castle Street, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1996-03-25 | £1,185,600 |
LU1 3AA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 3AA 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 39 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Transport and storage | 40 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson Road Primary School Tennyson Road , LU1 3RS | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Primary School Wenlock Street , LU2 0NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,957 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 | 340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 351 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 946 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe1 cc | Crown Court, 7-9 George Street | 39 yd | |
| Kumba Lounge | 9 Chapel Street | 85 yd | |
| The Gospoda | 28 Chapel Street | 85 yd | |
| Toprak Restaurant | 28a Chapel Street | 85 yd | |
| Venue Central | 15-17 Chapel Street | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Tavern P H | The Castle, 1 Castle Street | 35 yd | |
| The Red Lion Hotel | 2 Castle Street | 35 yd | |
| Kerala Hut Ltd | The Heights, 1 George Street | 56 yd | |
| Off The Wall/88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | 6-8 Park Street | 95 yd | |
| The Brewery Tap | The Brewery Tap, 22 Park Street | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serco PECS | 7 George Street | 39 yd | |
| Charcoal House | Unit 3, Chapel View, 26 Chapel Street | 85 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Chicken | 6 Chapel Street | 85 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 1,Chapel View, 26 Chapel Street | 118 yd | |
| Subway | 37 George Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 188 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 261 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 1,004 yd | |
| Aldi | Gipsy Lane | 1,044 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trugym Luton 6-8 6-8 PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 73 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Luton) REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Central Baptist Church 52A 52A PARK STREET | 257 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| All Womens Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| The Gym (Luton) The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 705 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.