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Deanes Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 5FE is located in the Farley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Deanes Close, Luton, LU1 5FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU1 5EY, LU1 5ET, LU1 5HQ, LU1 5EX, LU1 5EG, LU1 5HB, LU1 5HS, LU1 5ES, LU1 5HG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU1 5FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female40.4%51.6%11.2% 51.0% 0.6%
Male59.6%48.4%-11.2% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 5FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single66.7%52.7%-14.0% 37.9% 14.8%
Married: Opposite sex23.1%34.2%11.1% 44.2% -10.0%
Married: Same sex0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.5%3.9%1.4% 2.2% 1.7%
Divorced5.6%5.7%0.1% 9.1% -3.4%
Widowed1.6%3.6%2.0% 6.1% -2.5%

Health

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 (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.9%53.9%6.0% 48.4% 5.5%
Good health40.7%31.8%-8.9% 33.6% -1.8%
Fair health7.2%11.7%4.5% 12.7% -1.0%
Bad health3.6%2.3%-1.3% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.6%0.3%-0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.6%24.7%9.1% 18.2% 6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.3%11.5%1.2% 9.6% 1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10%10.4%0.4% 13.4% -3.0%
Apprenticeship0.9%4.7%3.8% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels19.6%15.8%-3.8% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar32.4%29%-3.4% 33.8% -4.8%
Other11.2%3.9%-7.3% 2.8% 1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.2%3.5%-0.7% 1.1% 2.4%
Chinese1.7%0%-1.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian8.6%4.7%-3.9% 3.1% 1.6%
Pakistani5.8%5%-0.8% 2.7% 2.3%
Other Asian3%2.1%-0.9% 1.6% 0.5%
Black African4.7%13.6%8.9% 2.5% 11.1%
Black Caribbean3.3%8.6%5.3% 1.0% 7.6%
Other Black0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.5% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.8%1.0% 0.8% 1.0%
Mixed White and African0.8%0%-0.8% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.9%0.6% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
White64.3%52.5%-11.8% 81.4% -28.9%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab0%2.9%2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Other1.4%2.1%0.7% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 35.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.9%35.1%-27.8% 83.2% -48.1%
European Union18%36%18.0% 6.1% 29.9%
Rest of Europe0.8%4.1%3.3% 0.8% 3.3%
Africa2.8%12%9.2% 2.7% 9.3%
Middle East and Asia13.9%11.4%-2.5% 5.6% 5.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%0.9%-0.5% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.6%0.6% 0.0% 0.6%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.1%35.1%-25.0% 83.2% -48.1%
10+ Years13.3%19.3%6.0% 9.8% 9.5%
5-10 Years11.1%13.2%2.1% 2.9% 10.3%
2-5 Years7.8%17.8%10.0% 2.2% 15.6%
Less than 2 years7.8%14.6%6.8% 1.9% 12.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom36.1% 76.7% -40.6%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy5.6% 0.6% 5.0%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Lithuania2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Poland11.7% 1.3% 10.4%
Romania12.9% 0.9% 12.0%
Other EU countries4.7% 1.5% 3.2%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Europe1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa5% 0.3% 4.7%
South and Eastern Africa2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia6.7% 1.2% 5.5%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held6.7% 13.5% -6.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion9.4% 37.2% -27.8%
Christian62% 46.2% 15.8%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu5.8% 1.7% 4.1%
Muslim15.2% 6.5% 8.7%
Sikh1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Not answered5.8% 6.0% -0.2%

Safety

Is Deanes Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deanes Close was 181.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% higher than the Farley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Deanes Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley and the 76th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,600
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LU1 5FE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Deanes Close are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Luton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Deanes Close, Luton, LU1 5FE

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU1 5FE

Average Price
£311,522
Semi-Detached
£310,072
Terraced
£315,871
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Deanes Close

Average Price
£319,266
Semi-Detached
£318,014
Terraced
£323,020
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Deanes CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£277,5002019-01-24 £329,902
9 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£277,5002019-01-14 £329,902
11 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£247,5002019-01-09 £294,237
12 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£272,0002019-01-04 £323,020
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU1 5FE

Employment

LU1 5FE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% 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 5FE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Unemployed44
Self-Employed31
Part-Time Employee26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)24
Retired18
Looking after home or family16
Other12
Student (economically inactive)12
Long-Term Sick or disabled2

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities40
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Education21
Human health and social work activities19
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Other13
Construction13
Transport and storage11
Manufacturing10
Information and communication5
Administrative and support service activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 383 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB
3out of 4 423 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 1,930 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 5,218 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
4out of 4 5,409 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ
4out of 4 125 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ
3out of 4 125 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Farley Junior Academy
Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF
- not rated 510 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tennyson Road Primary School
Tennyson Road , LU1 3RS
4out of 4 737 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ
3out of 4 990 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP
2out of 4 989 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF
- not rated 1,766 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 2,132 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX
- not rated 3,641 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG
3out of 4 3,761 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW
- not rated 3,553 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakwood Primary School
117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR
- not rated 853 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square , LU1 3JU
- not rated 1,102 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
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH
- not rated 1,284 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Avenue Centre for Education
Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ
3out of 4 1,464 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
313 Secret Garden Shisha15 Windsor street364 yd
Hardware Cafe80 Castle Street477 yd
Red Chilli Restaurant96-104 Wellington Street487 yd
Berlin Doner 6583 Wellington Street487 yd
Cafe Shimla76 Wellington Street615 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The BailieThe Butchers Arms, 94 Hastings Street346 yd
Enterprise Public HouseThe Enterprise, 20 Elizabeth Street402 yd
O'Shea'sFlat, O'shea's Public House, 115-117 Castle Street430 yd
Black HorseThe Black Horse, 23 Hastings Street503 yd
Hibbert ArmsThe Hibbert Arms, 35 Hibbert Street561 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Fish 'n' Chips1 Salisbury Road338 yd
Wings and tings42-43 Stockwood Crescent356 yd
Pizza GoGo (Luton)15 Windsor Street364 yd
Lill smoke shack pizza15 Elizabeth Street377 yd
Jumbo Take Away88a Chapel Street416 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Farmfoods Ltd54 The Mall1,011 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd51-61 Park Street1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Hillborough Infant School
HILLBOROUGH ROAD
179 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Luton)
REGENT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool596 yd
Farley Junior School
NORTHDRIFT WAY
grass pitches654 yd
Stockwood Park
STOCKWOOD PARK STOCKWOOD PARK FARLEY HILL
grass pitches867 yd
Memorial Park
West Hill Road
grass pitches, tennis courts872 yd
Trugym Luton
6-8 6-8 PARK STREET
health and fitness suite895 yd
Bodylines (Closed)
6-8 6-8 Gordon Street
health and fitness suite954 yd
Central Baptist Church
52A 52A PARK STREET
956 yd
Anytime Fitness (Luton)
133-135 133-135 THE MALL
health and fitness suite978 yd
Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed)
The Mall
health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,047 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed45.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed47.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed76.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed76.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed16.6 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.