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Armstrong Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 0FX is located in the Vauxhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Armstrong Road, Luton, LU2 0FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU2 0FX, LU1 1AA, LU1 1BB, LU1 1BH, LU1 1DY, LU1 1RW, LU1 1DX, LU1 1QG, LU1 1GZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU2 0FX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female44.2%48.2%4.0% 51.0% -2.8%
Male55.8%51.8%-4.0% 49.0% 2.8%

Partnership Status

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 0FX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single70.4%45.1%-25.3% 37.9% 7.2%
Married: Opposite sex18.3%48.5%30.2% 44.2% 4.3%
Married: Same sex0%1%1.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Separated3.2%2%-1.2% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced5.4%2.9%-2.5% 9.1% -6.2%
Widowed2.7%0.5%-2.2% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

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 (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.2%61%14.8% 48.4% 12.6%
Good health36.5%30.9%-5.6% 33.6% -2.7%
Fair health9.6%6.5%-3.1% 12.7% -6.2%
Bad health6.3%0.8%-5.5% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health1.4%0.8%-0.6% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 LU2 0FX this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 63.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21%4.9%-16.1% 18.2% -13.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.6%6.9%-1.7% 9.6% -2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.1%7.9%-1.2% 13.4% -5.5%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.4%12.3%-0.1% 16.9% -4.6%
Degree or Similar32.8%63.5%30.7% 33.8% 29.7%
Other16.1%3.9%-12.2% 2.8% 1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi10.1%2.8%-7.3% 1.1% 1.7%
Chinese1.4%4%2.6% 0.7% 3.3%
Indian5.8%14.3%8.5% 3.1% 11.2%
Pakistani8.2%8.7%0.5% 2.7% 6.0%
Other Asian6.3%5.6%-0.7% 1.6% 4.0%
Black African5.3%8.3%3.0% 2.5% 5.8%
Black Caribbean5.8%2.8%-3.0% 1.0% 1.8%
Other Black0.5%1.6%1.1% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian1%2%1.0% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and African0.5%0%-0.5% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.4%0.4%-3.0% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0%2.8%2.8% 0.8% 2.0%
White50.5%36.9%-13.6% 81.4% -44.5%
Arab1%2%1.0% 0.6% 1.4%
Other0.5%7.9%7.4% 1.6% 6.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom43.8%60.3%16.5% 83.2% -22.9%
European Union28.8%8.9%-19.9% 6.1% 2.8%
Rest of Europe1.9%0.8%-1.1% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa5.3%6.9%1.6% 2.7% 4.2%
Middle East and Asia18.3%21.1%2.8% 5.6% 15.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%1.6%0.2% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.4%0.4% 0.0% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK41.8%60.3%18.5% 83.2% -22.9%
10+ Years8.7%21.1%12.4% 9.8% 11.3%
5-10 Years17.3%7.3%-10.0% 2.9% 4.4%
2-5 Years18.8%7.7%-11.1% 2.2% 5.5%
Less than 2 years13.5%3.6%-9.9% 1.9% 1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.5% 76.7% -7.2%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania4.4% 0.9% 3.5%
Other EU countries4.8% 1.5% 3.3%
Turkey0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East1.2% 0.1% 1.1%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia8.4% 1.2% 7.2%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
No passport held4% 13.5% -9.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.7% 37.2% -14.5%
Christian30.4% 46.2% -15.8%
Hindu14.6% 1.7% 12.9%
Muslim25.1% 6.5% 18.6%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion2% 0.6% 1.4%
Not answered4.9% 6.0% -1.1%

Safety

Is Armstrong Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armstrong Road was 318.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 565.2% higher than the Round Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Armstrong Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Round Green and the 31st highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in LU2 0FX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Armstrong Road are based on 188 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Luton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Armstrong Road, Luton, LU2 0FX

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU2 0FX

Average Price
£536,427
Semi-Detached
£447,525
Terraced
£531,852
Detached
£566,463
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Armstrong Road

Average Price
£461,604
Semi-Detached
£436,099
Terraced
£462,692
Detached
£558,861
Flats/Maisonettes
£239,344
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Armstrong Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
122 Armstrong Road, Luton, Luton
Detached, an established residential building
£555,0002024-06-05 £578,418
106 Armstrong Road, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£420,0002024-03-28 £435,217
101 Armstrong Road, Luton, Luton
Detached, an established residential building
£565,0002023-08-25 £573,710
108 Armstrong Road, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, a newly built property
£440,0002023-08-18 £451,270
145 Armstrong Road, Luton, Luton
Detached, a newly built property
£520,0002023-02-17 £515,306
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU2 0FX

Employment

LU2 0FX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

LU2 0FX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee121
Self-Employed28
Part-Time Employee14
Looking after home or family9
Retired8
Other7
Student (economically inactive)7
Unemployed7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Accommodation and food service activities15
Administrative and support service activities13
Education13
Human health and social work activities11
Transport and storage10
Manufacturing9
Construction4
Information and communication4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Other2
Real estate activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB
3out of 4 386 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 820 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 1,652 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
4out of 4 4,609 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 4,633 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ
3out of 4 374 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ
4out of 4 928 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ
3out of 4 928 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW
2out of 4 968 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Farley Junior Academy
Northdrift Way , LU1 5JF
- not rated 1,055 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 1,328 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP
2out of 4 1,578 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF
- not rated 1,985 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX
- not rated 2,910 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Icknield High School
Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH
3out of 4 3,341 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW
- not rated 2,769 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 497 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Olive Tree Primary School
116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE
- not rated 809 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy
15 Church Street , LU1 3JE
- not rated 979 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square , LU1 3JU
- not rated 1,030 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD
- not rated 1,088 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
College Canteen2 Dunstable Road104 yd
Zandras35A-35B Upper George Street165 yd
Moziah's2 Liverpool Road178 yd
Roasty Luton Ltd31a Upper George Street234 yd
Apata Lounge48 Alma Street273 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
After 8 Entertainments Ltd15-17 Upper George Street227 yd
The White HouseThe Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street353 yd
Flame Nightclub LtdFlame, 58 Wellington Street360 yd
Luton Pool29 Wellington Street395 yd
The Greenhouse23 Crawley Road439 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cecil's Corner9 Collingdon Street278 yd
Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd12 Gordon Street325 yd
Fireaway Pizza also trading as Luton Bites5 Gordon Street325 yd
Karam Express14-20 Gordon Street328 yd
Golden Phoenix67 Wellington Street353 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sJ Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road445 yd
Lidl Great Britain LimitedLidl Food Store, Francis Street452 yd
Farmfoods Ltd54 The Mall782 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd51-61 Park Street945 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bodylines (Closed)
6-8 6-8 Gordon Street
health and fitness suite346 yd
The Gym (Luton)
The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street
health and fitness suite456 yd
Dallow Primary School
DALLOW ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches463 yd
Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed)
The Mall
health and fitness suite, swimming pool495 yd
Anytime Fitness (Luton)
133-135 133-135 THE MALL
health and fitness suite512 yd
All Womens Gym (Closed)
Guildford Street
health and fitness suite583 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Luton)
REGENT STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool587 yd
Steps Fitness Centre (Closed)
114-134 114-134 Midland Road
health and fitness suite673 yd
Power Craft Gym (Closed)
Guildford Street
health and fitness suite693 yd
High Town Recreation Centre (Closed)
Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road
health and fitness suite714 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed500 Mbit/s
Average download speed438.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed150 Mbit/s
Average upload speed334.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed900 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.