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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.4% | 51.6% | 11.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 59.6% | 48.4% | -11.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 66.7% | 52.7% | -14.0% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 34.2% | 11.1% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 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 (85.7%) 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 | 47.9% | 53.9% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 31.8% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 11.7% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 15.6% | 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 Levels | 10% | 10.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 15.8% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 29% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 13.6% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 64.3% | 52.5% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 35.1% | -27.8% | 83.2% | -48.1% |
| European Union | 18% | 36% | 18.0% | 6.1% | 29.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 12% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 35.1% | -25.0% | 83.2% | -48.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 17.8% | 10.0% | 2.2% | 15.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 14.6% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.1% | 76.7% | -40.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 11.7% | 1.3% | 10.4% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2019-01-24 | £329,902 |
| 9 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2019-01-14 | £329,902 |
| 11 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2019-01-09 | £294,237 |
| 12 Deanes Close, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2019-01-04 | £323,020 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Unemployed | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 313 Secret Garden Shisha | 15 Windsor street | 364 yd | |
| Hardware Cafe | 80 Castle Street | 477 yd | |
| Red Chilli Restaurant | 96-104 Wellington Street | 487 yd | |
| Berlin Doner 65 | 83 Wellington Street | 487 yd | |
| Cafe Shimla | 76 Wellington Street | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bailie | The Butchers Arms, 94 Hastings Street | 346 yd | |
| Enterprise Public House | The Enterprise, 20 Elizabeth Street | 402 yd | |
| O'Shea's | Flat, O'shea's Public House, 115-117 Castle Street | 430 yd | |
| Black Horse | The Black Horse, 23 Hastings Street | 503 yd | |
| Hibbert Arms | The Hibbert Arms, 35 Hibbert Street | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish 'n' Chips | 1 Salisbury Road | 338 yd | |
| Wings and tings | 42-43 Stockwood Crescent | 356 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo (Luton) | 15 Windsor Street | 364 yd | |
| Lill smoke shack pizza | 15 Elizabeth Street | 377 yd | |
| Jumbo Take Away | 88a Chapel Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 1,011 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillborough Infant School HILLBOROUGH ROAD | 179 yd | |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Luton) REGENT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| Farley Junior School NORTHDRIFT WAY | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Stockwood Park STOCKWOOD PARK STOCKWOOD PARK FARLEY HILL | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Memorial Park West Hill Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Trugym Luton 6-8 6-8 PARK STREET | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Central Baptist Church 52A 52A PARK STREET | 956 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.