Crescent Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 0AB is located in the High Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crescent Road, Luton, LU2 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 0EH, LU2 0ER, LU2 0JA, LU2 0EJ, LU2 0BE, LU2 0HX, LU2 0AE, LU2 0HF, LU2 0AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU2 0AB is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 42.9% | 43.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 57.1% | 56.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 LU2 0AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 67.2% | 48.5% | -18.7% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 32.7% | 16.5% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 45.5% | 60.5% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 25% | -18.2% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 12.5% | 18.8% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 15.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 36.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 13.3% | 5.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 60.1% | 58.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 38.7% 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 | 56.2% | 38.7% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 32.4% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 26.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.4% 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 | 54.5% | 38.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 18.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 13.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 10.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.8% | 76.7% | -35.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 12.7% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Romania | 11.5% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 258.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 41st 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 -3.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crescent Road, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-01 | £439,307 |
| 3 Crescent Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2003-04-01 | £285,406 |
| 7 Crescent Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1999-09-01 | £359,218 |
| 3 Crescent Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 1998-09-11 | £424,810 |
| 1 Crescent Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1998-07-17 | £482,800 |
LU2 0AB 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 LU2 0AB 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 5,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Primary School Wenlock Street , LU2 0NJ | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wenlock CofE Junior School Beaconsfield Road , LU2 0RW | 2out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawley Green Infant School Beaconsfield , LU2 0RW | 4out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linden Academy Osborne Road , LU1 3HJ | 2out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 266 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 610 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Hut Peri Peri | 7 Midland Road | 286 yd | |
| Top It Off | 48a High Town Road | 292 yd | |
| Bron Coffee | 14 High Town Road | 296 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Shop | Luton Travel Centre, Station Road | 297 yd | |
| New Khyber House Ltd | 10 High Town Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | The Bricklayers Arms, 16-18 High Town Road | 298 yd | |
| Painters Arms | The Painters Arms, 79 High Town Road | 318 yd | |
| Wheelwrights Arms | Wheelwrights Arms, 34 Guildford Street | 334 yd | |
| George II | George II, 68-70 Bute Street | 356 yd | |
| The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) | The Hat Factory, 65-67 Bute Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill hot & spicy Piri Piri ltd | 25 Hitchin Road | 98 yd | |
| DonutKings | 31 High Town Road | 313 yd | |
| Pacman Pizza Ltd | 53 High Town Road | 318 yd | |
| Da Village pizza & chicken ltd | 43 High Town Road | 318 yd | |
| Cemils Kebab | 74 High Town Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 504 yd | |
| LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTD | 248 North Street | 603 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 622 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Phyzz (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Hightown Community Sport And Arts Centre HIGH TOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE HIGH TOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE CONCORDE STREET | 292 yd | |
| Beds Fitness Academy (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | 313 yd | |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Adventure Playground (Closed) Brooms Road | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| All Womens Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| High Town Recreation Centre (Closed) Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road | health and fitness suite | 576 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.