Farm Green is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 5PL 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 Farm Green, Luton, LU1 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 5PD, LU1 5PB, LU1 5PJ, LU1 5PA, LU1 5NU, LU1 5LB, LU1 5NX, LU1 5LA, LU1 5PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU1 5PL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.4% | 47% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 40.9% | 46.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 36.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 46.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 13.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around LU1 5PL this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 30.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.8% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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 | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 20.6% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 64.4% | 47.8% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 79.8% | 70.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 71.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 21.4% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 1.5% | -16.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 38% | 6.5% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Green was 147.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% higher than the Farley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Green has the 7th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley and the 97th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Farm Green, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-09-16 | £309,074 |
| 8 Farm Green, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-11-28 | £293,903 |
| 3 Farm Green, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2014-09-12 | £298,741 |
| 8 Farm Green, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2006-12-20 | £290,071 |
The percentage of student residents living in LU1 5PL 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farley Junior Academy Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | - not rated | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipperley Infant Academy Whipperley Ring , Farley Hill LU1 5QY | 3out of 4 | 944 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 | 183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,208 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 | 1,334 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 | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Centre for Education Cutenhoe Road , LU1 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,980 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 | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Rugby Football Club | Luton Rugby Football Club, Newlands Road | 909 yd | |
| Stockwood Park Rugby Football Club Ltd | Stockwood Rugby Football Club, Stockwood Park, London Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tastys Chinese and Peri Peri | 9 The Crossway | 348 yd | |
| Crossway Fish Bar | 7 The Crossway | 348 yd | |
| Andrew's Fish Shop | 19 Market Square | 902 yd | |
| Red Rooster Peri Peri | 7 Market Square | 902 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chips | 1 Salisbury Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 13-15 Market Square | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockwood Park STOCKWOOD PARK STOCKWOOD PARK FARLEY HILL | grass pitches | 209 yd |
| The Stockwood Park Academy ROTHERAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Farley Junior School NORTHDRIFT WAY | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Hillborough Infant School HILLBOROUGH ROAD | 646 yd | |
| Stockwood Park Athletics Centre STOCKWOOD PARK | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Luton Rfc NEWLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Stockwood Park Golf Centre LONDON ROAD | golf | 970 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 | 22 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.