Luton Road is in Caddington, Luton and in South Bedfordshire district. LU1 4AF is located in the Caddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Luton Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 4HN, LU1 4HW, LU1 4HA, LU1 4HB, LU1 4HD, LU1 4BD, LU1 4BG, LU1 4HF, LU1 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU1 4AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 53% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 33% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 38% | 8.4% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 10.5% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 41.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 19.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 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 | 33.8% | 27% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 24% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 91.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 92.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luton Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% higher than the Caddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Luton Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Caddington and the 222nd highest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-11-08 | £340,239 |
| 17 Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-12-19 | £289,771 |
| 21 Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-06-30 | £316,678 |
| 41 Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2021-06-22 | £561,702 |
| 11 Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2020-12-14 | £349,840 |
LU1 4AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 4,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 4,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Lower School The Green , Caddington LU1 4HF | - not rated | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield Lower School Five Oaks , Caddington LU1 4JD | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caddington Village School Five Oaks , Caddington LU1 4JD | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead Church of England Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys and Community College Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 4,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 5,026 yd | Community 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 | 5,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 5,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Education, Tuition and Guidance Centre 9 Cosgrove Way , LU1 1XL | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS Educational Services Kingsway Industrial Estate , Kingsway LU1 1LP | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claystone School Half Moon Lane , Pepperstock LU1 4LL | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone School 21-25 Adelaide Street , LU1 5BB | - not rated | 2,862 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Baps | 3 Manor Road, Caddington | 389 yd | |
| Spice of Caddington | 23 Manor Road, Caddington | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 1 Luton Road, Caddington | 7 yd | |
| Caddington Sports & Social Club | Manor Road, Caddington | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | 13 Manor Road, Caddington | 260 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caddington Village School FIVE OAKS | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Caddington Sports & Social Club MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 886 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 | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 38.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.