Winton Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 7BJ is located in the Barnfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winton Close, Luton, LU2 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 7BH, LU2 7BY, LU2 7BN, LU2 7BQ, LU2 7BL, LU2 7BG, LU2 7BZ, LU2 7AP, LU2 7BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU2 7BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LU2 7BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 32% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.9% | 56.1% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 44.5% | 50.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 34.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 40.6% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 15.4% | 13.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.7% | 23.6% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 20.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.2% | 40.9% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -40.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 81.6% | 74.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 17% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 78.3% | 74.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 0.3% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winton Close was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winton Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 225th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Winton Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-01-05 | £576,333 |
| 4 Winton Close, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-06-29 | £580,687 |
| 9 Winton Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-04-30 | £564,571 |
| 5 Winton Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-07-24 | £499,482 |
| 13 Winton Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-09-14 | £579,812 |
LU2 7BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 7BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushmead Primary School Bushmead Road , LU2 7EU | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY | 4out of 4 | 2,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiyana Indian Luton Ltd | 66 Birdsfoot Lane | 651 yd | |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College | Barnfield College, New Bedford Road | 708 yd | |
| CJ's Cafe | Unit 5 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 918 yd | |
| Luton Women and Girls Cricket Club | Lancaster Avenue | 967 yd | |
| Miraj | 249 Birdsfoot Lane | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warden Beefeater | The Warden, 129 Barton Road | 732 yd | |
| Jolly Milliner | 121 Icknield Way | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Pan Oriental Cuisine | 70 Birdsfoot Lane | 651 yd | |
| CAFE GRILL EXPRESS | 5b Riddy Lane | 739 yd | |
| Riddy Lane Peri Peri | 3 Riddy Lane | 739 yd | |
| Meedou | 1 Riddy Lane | 739 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5c Riddy Lane | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1-3 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 929 yd | |
| Co-operative | 259 Birdsfoot Lane | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warden Hill Infant School BIRDSFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Icknield High School RIDDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Barnfield College BARNFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Bushmead Primary School BUSHMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Lancaster Avenue Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LANCASTER AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.