Prebendal Drive is in Slip End, Luton and in South Bedfordshire district. LU1 4JW is located in the Caddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prebendal Drive, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 4JN, LU1 4FQ, LU1 4BJ, LU1 4HL, LU1 4BZ, LU1 4DA, LU1 4BP, LU1 4DD, LU1 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU1 4JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 48.8% | 53.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 26.5% | 32.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 50.5% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.5% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 20.3% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 31% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 86.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 93.3% | 90.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prebendal Drive was 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Caddington average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Prebendal Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Caddington and the 308th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Prebendal Drive, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-06-25 | £629,725 |
| 10 Prebendal Drive, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-03-22 | £611,368 |
| 4 Prebendal Drive, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2011-10-14 | £596,284 |
| 24 Prebendal Drive, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-02-18 | £588,848 |
| 18 Prebendal Drive, Luton, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2009-01-15 | £587,337 |
LU1 4JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
LU1 4JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 4,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slip End Village School Ross Way , Slip End LU1 4DD | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caddington Village School Five Oaks , Caddington LU1 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farley Junior Academy Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 5,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Centre for Education Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 3,309 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 | 3,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice1875 | The Frog & Rhubarb, 30 Church Road | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | 1 - 3 Front Street, Slip End | 226 yd | |
| The Plough | Woodside Road, Woodside | 597 yd | |
| Luton Rugby Football Club | Luton Rugby Football Club, Newlands Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slip End Village School ROSS WAY | swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Slip End Playing Fields SLIP END PLAYING FIELD SLIP END PLAYING FIELD CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 451 yd |
| Luton Rfc NEWLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 832 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.