Rotheram Avenue is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 5PP 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 Rotheram Avenue, Luton, LU1 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 5PZ, LU1 5PX, LU1 5PY, LU1 5LL, LU1 5LW, LU1 5PN, LU1 5LP, LU1 5PR, LU1 5FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU1 5PP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.7% | 47.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 39.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 44.7% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 4.1% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.7% | 52.9% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5PP this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 28.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 25.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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 | 4.7% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 69.7% | 52.8% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 77.4% | 65.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 66.1% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 24.2% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 2.8% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 36.1% | 6.5% | 29.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rotheram Avenue was 175.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% higher than the Farley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rotheram Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley and the 78th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-07 | £416,649 |
| 43 Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-02-17 | £350,669 |
| 43 Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-04-15 | £340,414 |
| 43 Rotheram Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2000-05-26 | £272,238 |
LU1 5PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LU1 5PP 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 1,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whipperley Infant Academy Whipperley Ring , Farley Hill LU1 5QY | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farley Junior Academy Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | - not rated | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Infant and Nursery School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 3,801 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 | 4,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School 117 Tennyson Road , LU1 3RR | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Fish Shop | 19 Market Square | 426 yd | |
| Red Rooster Peri Peri | 7 Market Square | 426 yd | |
| Tastys Chinese and Peri Peri | 9 The Crossway | 779 yd | |
| Crossway Fish Bar | 7 The Crossway | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 13-15 Market Square | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Stockwood Park Academy ROTHERAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Farley Junior School NORTHDRIFT WAY | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Stockwood Park STOCKWOOD PARK STOCKWOOD PARK FARLEY HILL | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Hillborough Infant School HILLBOROUGH ROAD | 1,048 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.