Lavender Close, Luton, LU2 7GD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU2 7GD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	53.4%	1.0%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	47.6%	46.6%	-1.0%	49.0%	-2.4%

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 7GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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	47.4%	43.6%	-3.8%	37.9%	5.7%
Married: Opposite sex	37.3%	39.1%	1.8%	44.2%	-5.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	4.8%	3.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	8.6%	9.1%	0.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	4.1%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.0%

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 (92.9%) 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	52.4%	61.6%	9.2%	48.4%	13.2%
Good health	38.4%	31.3%	-7.1%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	7.5%	6.1%	-1.4%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	4.0%	-3.0%

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 7GD this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.7%	8.6%	1.9%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	6.3%	-7.1%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	22.1%	4.4%	13.4%	8.7%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	2.7%	-2.1%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.8%	18%	2.2%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	35.9%	39.6%	3.7%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	5.7%	2.7%	-3.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	4.1%	4.1%	0.0%	3.1%	1.0%
Pakistani	0%	4.7%	4.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Other Asian	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	3.7%	7.5%	3.8%	2.5%	5.0%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	1.0%	2.1%
Other Black	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	83%	72.2%	-10.8%	81.4%	-9.2%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.4% 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	85.7%	80.4%	-5.3%	83.2%	-2.8%
European Union	5.1%	7.4%	2.3%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	1%	1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	4.1%	6.4%	2.3%	2.7%	3.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	4.1%	0.7%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.7%	81%	-2.7%	83.2%	-2.2%
10+ Years	0.7%	15%	14.3%	9.8%	5.2%
5-10 Years	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	4.4%	1%	-3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	1%	-7.5%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.7%	76.7%	5.0%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.5%	37.2%	-5.7%
Christian	53.1%	46.2%	6.9%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	9.9%	6.5%	3.4%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Lavender Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Close was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% higher than the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lavender Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe and the 336th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU2 7GD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lavender Close are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lavender Close, Luton, LU2 7GD

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU2 7GD

Average Price
£427,078

Semi-Detached
£421,486

Terraced
£347,516

Detached
£454,219

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lavender Close

Average Price
£443,549

Semi-Detached
£455,348

Terraced
£374,403

Detached
£484,333

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lavender CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Lavender Close, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£277,000	2023-06-22	£293,025
17 Lavender Close, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2022-02-01	£628,571
14 Lavender Close, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-06-18	£484,404
15 Lavender Close, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-01-22	£456,747
2 Lavender Close, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2018-06-27	£306,265

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU2 7GD

Employment

LU2 7GD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 7GD 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 Employee	104
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	18
Retired	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Education	25
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	12
Transport and storage	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Information and communication	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT	4out of 4	1,196 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS	3out of 4	3,978 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL	2out of 4	4,013 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB	3out of 4	4,456 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA	3out of 4	4,774 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN	3out of 4	836 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN	3out of 4	860 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bushmead Primary School Bushmead Road , LU2 7EU	3out of 4	878 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB	3out of 4	1,524 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ	3out of 4	1,712 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH	3out of 4	1,093 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	1,107 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX	- not rated	1,676 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL	2out of 4	2,760 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE	4out of 4	2,785 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	1,375 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP	4out of 4	2,454 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY	4out of 4	2,672 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF	- not rated	2,800 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL	4out of 4	2,826 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ	- not rated	3,069 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	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
CJ's Cafe	Unit 5 The Parade, Hancock Drive		656 yd
Aramark @ Barnfield College	Barnfield College, New Bedford Road		990 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Warden Beefeater	The Warden, 129 Barton Road		1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bushmead Fish Bar	7 The Parade, Hancock Drive		667 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	1-3 The Parade, Hancock Drive		667 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bushmead Primary School BUSHMEAD ROAD	grass pitches	855 yd
Warden Hill Infant School BIRDSFOOT LANE	grass pitches	953 yd
Barnfield College BARNFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,012 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LU2 7GD