Tennyson Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 3RR is located in the South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Road, Luton, LU1 3RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 3RF, LU1 3SN, LU1 3XB, LU1 3FZ, LU1 3RX, LU1 3LY, LU1 3RU, LU1 3RS, LU1 3UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU1 3RR is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 39.2% | 46.6% | 7.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 60.8% | 53.4% | -7.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 3RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 54% | 46.3% | -7.7% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 31.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 44.7% | 49.1% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -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 | 15.2% | 23.8% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 34.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 17.1% | 2.5% | -14.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 79.9% | 67.2% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 59.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 59.4% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 28% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 21.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 58.8% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 19.9% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Road was 133.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tennyson Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 115th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-02-04 | £340,196 |
| 107 Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-09-11 | £466,571 |
| 90 Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-07-26 | £374,058 |
| 71 Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2023-04-20 | £303,637 |
| 100A Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-02-28 | £261,831 |
LU1 3RR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,825 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 | 125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Street Primary School Surrey Street Primary School, Cutenhoe Learning Park, Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Academy Osborne Road , LU1 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,251 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 3,914 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 | 3,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 137 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Centre for Education Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 1,857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Welcome | St Pauls C Of E Church, New Town Street | 536 yd | |
| Hardware Cafe | 80 Castle Street | 625 yd | |
| 313 Secret Garden Shisha | 15 Windsor street | 632 yd | |
| Leonardo | 300 Capability Green | 678 yd | |
| Sodexo | Astrazeneca Uk Ltd, 600 Capability Green | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwood Park Rugby Football Club Ltd | Stockwood Rugby Football Club, Stockwood Park, London Road | 256 yd | |
| Hibbert Arms | The Hibbert Arms, 35 Hibbert Street | 509 yd | |
| O'Shea's | Flat, O'shea's Public House, 115-117 Castle Street | 511 yd | |
| Sugar Loaf | The Sugar Loaf, 98 New Town Street | 543 yd | |
| Phoenix Public House / McCarthys | 2 Kelvin Close | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri peri pizza and chicken ltd | 60 Ashton Road | 278 yd | |
| Wings and tings | 42-43 Stockwood Crescent | 452 yd | |
| Mr Chips | 1a Seymour Avenue | 567 yd | |
| H B Curry | 2c Windsor Street | 605 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo (Luton) | 15 Windsor Street | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park West Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 246 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Luton) CAPABILITY GREEN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Barnfield South Academy (Closed) Cutenhoe Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Hillborough Infant School HILLBOROUGH ROAD | 810 yd | |
| Stockwood Park Golf Centre LONDON ROAD | golf | 866 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Luton) REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Central Baptist Church 52A 52A PARK STREET | 916 yd | |
| Stockwood Park Athletics Centre STOCKWOOD PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Trugym Luton 6-8 6-8 PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Luton Town Fc (The Brache) Park Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.