Farley Hill is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 5NX is located in the Farley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 5QA, LU1 5NU, LU1 5NY, LU1 5PD, LU1 5PL, LU1 5PJ, LU1 5PA, LU1 5NT, LU1 5LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU1 5NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.9% | 53.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LU1 5NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 26.3% | -19.7% | 37.9% | -11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 54.2% | 18.6% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 48.4% | 52% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 22% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 22% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 19.9% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.2% | 62.3% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 70% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 18.7% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 70% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farley Hill was 18.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Farley average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Farley Hill has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley and the 48th lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -93.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Farley Hill, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-10-21 | £408,415 |
| 194 Farley Hill, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2013-03-07 | £302,480 |
LU1 5NX 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farley Junior School Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farley Junior Academy Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland RC VA Infant School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | - not rated | 702 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 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Luton High School Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NH | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Studio School Luton 1 - 9 York Street , LU2 0EZ | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield Business and Enterprise Studio Academy 1-9 York Street , LU2 0EZ | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,954 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 | 4,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone School 21-25 Adelaide Street , LU1 5BB | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education & Youth Services Ltd (Luton) 21-25 Adelaide Street , LU1 5BB | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Centre for Education Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Cafe | Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Rugby Football Club | Luton Rugby Football Club, Newlands Road | 738 yd | |
| Stockwood Park Rugby Football Club Ltd | Stockwood Rugby Football Club, Stockwood Park, London Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastys Chinese and Peri Peri | 9 The Crossway | 506 yd | |
| Crossway Fish Bar | 7 The Crossway | 506 yd | |
| Andrew's Fish Shop | 19 Market Square | 1,040 yd | |
| Red Rooster Peri Peri | 7 Market Square | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 13-15 Market Square | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockwood Park STOCKWOOD PARK STOCKWOOD PARK FARLEY HILL | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| The Stockwood Park Academy ROTHERAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Farley Junior School NORTHDRIFT WAY | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Luton Rfc NEWLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Hillborough Infant School HILLBOROUGH ROAD | 786 yd | |
| Stockwood Park Athletics Centre STOCKWOOD PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Stockwood Park Golf Centre LONDON ROAD | golf | 873 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.