Dudley Street is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 0NP 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 Dudley Street, Luton, LU2 0NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 0NS, LU2 0NT, LU2 0FB, LU2 0FD, LU2 0NH, LU2 0DH, LU2 0BL, LU2 7NZ, LU2 0FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU2 0NP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 0NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 62.8% | 54.8% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 32.4% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 45.8% | 57.1% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 4.9% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 48.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 15.8% | 5.3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 46.2% | 54.5% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 34.6% 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 | 54.5% | 34.6% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -48.6% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 37% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 30.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 18.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.1% 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 | 54.2% | 34.6% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -48.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.7% | 18.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 16.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 18.9% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 15.6% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31% | 76.7% | -45.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| Poland | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 12.7% | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 13.5% | 1.2% | 12.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dudley Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Dudley Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-05-01 | £87,030 |
| Flat 1 Abacus Court, 17 - 33 Dudley Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £79,200 | 2024-04-08 | £80,176 |
| Abacus Court, 17 - 33 Dudley Street, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £79,200 | 2022-09-16 | £77,318 |
| Flat 24 New Bedford House, 41 - 43 Dudley Street, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-12-17 | £165,697 |
| Flat 2 New Bedford House, 41 - 43 Dudley Street, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,750 | 2021-04-30 | £133,352 |
LU2 0NP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
LU2 0NP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LU2 0NP 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 | 185 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,760 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 | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Bank Primary School Bath Road , LU3 1ES | 2out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillborough Junior School Hillborough Road , LU1 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community 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 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,192 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 | 621 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 903 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria's Kitchen | 7 Dudley Street | 34 yd | |
| New Khyber House Ltd | 10 High Town Road | 175 yd | |
| Bron Coffee | 14 High Town Road | 177 yd | |
| Grill Hut Peri Peri | 7 Midland Road | 205 yd | |
| Ahh Geek Out Ltd | Shop, 41 High Town Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | The Bricklayers Arms, 16-18 High Town Road | 175 yd | |
| Painters Arms | The Painters Arms, 79 High Town Road | 215 yd | |
| The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) | The Hat Factory, 65-67 Bute Street | 340 yd | |
| George II | George II, 68-70 Bute Street | 356 yd | |
| The White House | The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 96 Midland Road | 97 yd | |
| Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza | 22 Old Bedford Road | 128 yd | |
| DonutKings | 31 High Town Road | 189 yd | |
| The Baguetters | Railway Station (Luton), Station Road | 211 yd | |
| Pacman Pizza Ltd | 53 High Town Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 618 yd | |
| LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTD | 248 North Street | 631 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 54 The Mall | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road | 766 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 51-61 Park Street | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 78 yd |
| High Town Recreation Centre (Closed) Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road | health and fitness suite | 103 yd |
| The Gym (Luton) The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| All Womens Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Waves Health & Leisure Club (Strathmore) (Closed) The Mall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Power Craft Gym (Closed) Guildford Street | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| La Phyzz (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Beds Fitness Academy (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | 457 yd | |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Luton) 133-135 133-135 THE MALL | health and fitness suite | 462 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 | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 174.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.