Wellington Street is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 5AA 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 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 5FD, LU1 2SL, LU1 5BB, LU1 5BJ, LU1 5XL, LU1 5BD, LU1 5AF, LU1 2DA, LU1 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU1 5AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 39.1% | 49.8% | 10.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 60.9% | 50.2% | -10.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 68.3% | 44.2% | -24.1% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 42.1% | 15.2% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 45.7% | 55.9% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 44% | 34.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.8% | 21% | 10.2% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 5.1% | -14.1% | 16.9% | -11.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 41.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 19.2% | 6.7% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 15.8% | 13.7% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 10.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 47.3% | 54% | 6.7% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 27.6% 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 | 37.5% | 27.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -55.6% |
| European Union | 21.7% | 44% | 22.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.8% | 16% | -12.8% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 27.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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 | 34.8% | 27.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -56.1% |
| 10+ Years | 23.4% | 13.8% | -9.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 20.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 17.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 16.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 20.2% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 18.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 21.1% | 76.7% | -55.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 11% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Romania | 18.3% | 0.9% | 17.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 13% | 1.2% | 11.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wellington Street was 286.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wellington Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 35th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-21 | £204,141 |
| 69 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-01 | £176,612 |
| 65 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-01-10 | £248,018 |
| 78 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2020-06-24 | £34,276 |
| 73 Wellington Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-05-11 | £267,644 |
LU1 5AA area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% 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 5AA 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 | 83 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,988 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 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Primary School Tennyson Road , LU1 3RS | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farley Junior Academy Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 3,252 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 | 2,959 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 | 708 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 731 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 | 831 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Shimla | 76 Wellington Street | 2 yd | |
| Gao Express | 66 Wellington Street | 2 yd | |
| Red Chilli Restaurant | 96-104 Wellington Street | 127 yd | |
| Berlin Doner 65 | 83 Wellington Street | 127 yd | |
| PADEs Restaurant Ltd | 39 Wellington Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Pool | 29 Wellington Street | 144 yd | |
| Flame Nightclub Ltd | Flame, 58 Wellington Street | 147 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 23 Hastings Street | 151 yd | |
| The Exchange | 19 King Street | 167 yd | |
| After 8 Entertainments Ltd | 15-17 Upper George Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 63 Wellington Street | 2 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 67 Wellington Street | 2 yd | |
| Hot N Spicy | 69 Wellington Street | 2 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 71 Wellington Street | 30 yd | |
| Dunk Bubblez | 3 Upper George Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 523 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 641 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 763 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Luton) REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 232 yd |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Trugym Luton 6-8 6-8 PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| All Womens Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| The Gym (Luton) The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Central Baptist Church 52A 52A PARK STREET | 625 yd | |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 719 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.