Redferns Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 5QW 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 Redferns Close, Luton, LU1 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 5QN, LU1 5QH, LU1 5QJ, LU1 5RJ, LU1 5RW, LU1 5QR, LU1 5SL, LU1 5SJ, LU1 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU1 5QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.6% | 42% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 40.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 5.6% | -6.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 52.8% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 25% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5QW this area, 32.6% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 32.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 3.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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 | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.1% | 23.7% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 21.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 52.7% | 38.2% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 75.4% | 68.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 68.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 25.4% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 2.1% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 42% | 6.5% | 35.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redferns Close was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.6% lower than the Farley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redferns Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Farley and the 206th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Redferns Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-07-14 | £321,791 |
| 2 Redferns Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-06-03 | £333,667 |
| 2 Redferns Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2007-12-18 | £320,027 |
| 3 Redferns Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-08-11 | £271,104 |
| 3 Redferns Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2001-05-31 | £300,667 |
LU1 5QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 5QW 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 4,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whipperley Infant Academy Whipperley Ring , Farley Hill LU1 5QY | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdell Infant School Dallow Road , LU1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farley Junior Academy Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,745 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abena`s Kitchen | 162 Dallow Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Fish Shop | 19 Market Square | 303 yd | |
| Red Rooster Peri Peri | 7 Market Square | 303 yd | |
| S.F.C. & Pizza Direct | 160 Dallow Road | 949 yd | |
| Dallow Karahi | 2a Granville Road | 1,002 yd | |
| BAHO FISH & CHIPS LIMITED | 40 Wimborne Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 13-15 Market Square | 303 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dallow Learning Community Centre DALLOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 786 yd |
| Farley Junior School NORTHDRIFT WAY | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| The Stockwood Park Academy ROTHERAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 935 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.