Honeygate is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 7EP 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 Honeygate, Luton, LU2 7EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 7EL, LU2 7JA, LU2 7HY, LU2 7HZ, LU2 7ER, LU2 7HU, LU2 7JD, LU2 7FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU2 7EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 29.8% | 29.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 59.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 58% | 52.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 35.3% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 11% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 43.1% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 8.6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 79.3% | 62.1% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 76.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honeygate was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.7% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Honeygate has the 9th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 147th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Honeygate, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-04-28 | £584,706 |
| 19 Honeygate, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-05-04 | £438,852 |
| 17 Honeygate, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-06-12 | £546,333 |
| 23 Honeygate, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-03-08 | £509,218 |
| 16 Honeygate, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2018-12-17 | £489,351 |
LU2 7EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7EP 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Primary School Bushmead Road , LU2 7EU | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley Community Primary School Hitchin Road , LU2 7UG | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Bank Primary School Bath Road , LU3 1ES | 2out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,573 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 | 153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee shop | 1 St Thomas's Road | 824 yd | |
| CJ's Cafe | Unit 5 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 883 yd | |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College | Barnfield College, New Bedford Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hullabaloo Early Years | Stopsley Baptist Church | 790 yd | |
| Luton Conservative Club | First And Last, 587 Hitchin Road | 981 yd | |
| Sportsman | The Sportsman, 595 Hitchin Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Fish Bar | 7 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 874 yd | |
| SHAKE BOX | First Floor Offices, 593 Hitchin Road | 992 yd | |
| Fillers Sandwich Bar | 93a Stockingstone Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1-3 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College (Closed) Bradgers Hill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Playfootball Luton Stopsley High School & Community College Stopsley High School & Community College St. Thomas's Road | artificial grass pitch | 353 yd |
| Luton Sixth Form College BRADGERS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Stopsley High School STOPSLEY HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STOPSLEY HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ST THOMAS'S ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Bushmead Primary School BUSHMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Luton Town And Indians Cricket Club Old Bedford Road | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Luton Regional Recreation Ground ST. THOMAS'S ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Luton Regional Sports Centre (Closed) St. Thomas's Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 799 yd |
| Wardown Park NEW BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Barnfield College BARNFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.