Pomfret Avenue is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 0JL is located in the Round Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pomfret Avenue, Luton, LU2 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 0JJ, LU2 0ES, LU2 0JZ, LU2 0EN, LU2 0DZ, LU2 0DX, LU2 0EP, LU2 0EW, LU2 0EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU2 0JL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.7% | 47.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 0JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 43.6% | 47.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 38.3% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 58.9% | 55.5% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 28% | 35.2% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 29.2% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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 | 0.8% | 6.8% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 71.7% | 60.8% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 77.9% | 61.2% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 21.8% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 60.8% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 21.4% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pomfret Avenue was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pomfret Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Central and the 90th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Pomfret Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2024-12-18 | £253,018 |
| 50 Pomfret Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-01-30 | £290,825 |
| 56 Pomfret Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-10-10 | £262,909 |
| 16 Pomfret Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-29 | £253,571 |
| 72 Pomfret Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-21 | £253,571 |
LU2 0JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 0JL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 5,348 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 | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wenlock CofE Junior School Beaconsfield Road , LU2 0RW | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawley Green Infant School Beaconsfield , LU2 0RW | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramridge Primary School Turners Road North , LU2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,050 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 | 328 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Irish Forum Ltd | Kathleen Connolly House, 102 Hitchin Road | 111 yd | |
| Baltistan Ltd | 317 Hitchin Road | 506 yd | |
| Orange Crocodile | 82 High Town Road | 511 yd | |
| Top It Off | 48a High Town Road | 655 yd | |
| Lagoa Cafe Bistro | 17 High Town Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Town Club | High Town Social Club, 25 Oxen Road | 148 yd | |
| The Gardeners Call | The Gardeners Call, 151 High Town Road | 362 yd | |
| Painters Arms | The Painters Arms, 79 High Town Road | 659 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | The Bricklayers Arms, 16-18 High Town Road | 752 yd | |
| Luton Co-operative Sports & Social Club | Luton Co Operative Sports Club, Stockingstone Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xpress Pizza & Grill also T/A Gourmet Grill & Shake | 76 Hart Lane | 221 yd | |
| New Master chef | 76a Hart Lane | 221 yd | |
| Wing Shun | 40a Hart Lane | 419 yd | |
| Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd | 86 High Town Road | 511 yd | |
| Baba Lal peri peri chicken and pizza ltd | 94-96 High Town Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTD | 248 North Street | 393 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| House Of Champions (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Oxen Road | health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Adventure Playground (Closed) Brooms Road | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Hightown Community Sport And Arts Centre HIGH TOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE HIGH TOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE CONCORDE STREET | 389 yd | |
| Beds Fitness Academy (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | 414 yd | |
| La Phyzz (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Bells Close Recreation Ground NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Luton Indoor Bowls Club Co-Operative Sports Ground Co-Operative Sports Ground Stockingstone Road | indoor bowls | 845 yd |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| High Town Recreation Centre (Closed) Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 946 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.