Havelock Rise is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 7PS 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 Havelock Rise, Luton, LU2 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 7YD, LU2 7YE, LU2 7PR, LU2 7PP, LU2 7PN, LU2 7PJ, LU2 7RB, LU2 7JP, LU2 7PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU2 7PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 7PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 50.7% | 52.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 35.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 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 (92.3%) 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 | 49.6% | 56.8% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 35.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.3% | 20.9% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 40.9% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 14.2% | 4.4% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 64.1% | 55.9% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 48.2% 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 | 64.9% | 48.2% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 25.6% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.2% 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 | 62.6% | 48% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 17.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 11.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Havelock Rise was 163.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% higher than the High Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Havelock Rise has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in High Town and the 81st highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Havelock Rise, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-10 | £310,837 |
| 5 Havelock Rise, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2020-10-06 | £655,726 |
| 18 Havelock Rise, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-02-20 | £496,212 |
| 14 Havelock Rise, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-04-17 | £619,692 |
| 12 Havelock Rise, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2017-11-15 | £577,727 |
LU2 7PS 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 7PS 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Bank Primary School Bath Road , LU3 1ES | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW | 2out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,560 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 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,404 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 | 1,534 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 | 237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 795 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Crocodile | 82 High Town Road | 535 yd | |
| Lagoa Cafe Bistro | 17 High Town Road | 615 yd | |
| Vault Lounge Dudubar | 19-21 High Town Road | 615 yd | |
| Ahh Geek Out Ltd | Shop, 41 High Town Road | 619 yd | |
| Top It Off | 48a High Town Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Call | The Gardeners Call, 151 High Town Road | 468 yd | |
| Painters Arms | The Painters Arms, 79 High Town Road | 615 yd | |
| Luton Co-operative Sports & Social Club | Luton Co Operative Sports Club, Stockingstone Road | 630 yd | |
| Luton Indoor Bowls Club | Luton Indoor Bowling Club, 50 Stockingstone Road | 630 yd | |
| High Town Club | High Town Social Club, 25 Oxen Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 21 Havelock Road | 495 yd | |
| Baba Lal peri peri chicken and pizza ltd | 94-96 High Town Road | 535 yd | |
| Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd | 86 High Town Road | 535 yd | |
| Cemils Kebab | 74 High Town Road | 565 yd | |
| Fillers Sandwich Bar | 93a Stockingstone Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTD | 248 North Street | 393 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bells Close Recreation Ground NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Beds Fitness Academy (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | 595 yd | |
| House Of Champions (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Oxen Road | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Hightown Community Sport And Arts Centre HIGH TOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE HIGH TOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE CONCORDE STREET | 633 yd | |
| La Phyzz (Closed) 16-18 16-18 Taylor Street | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| High Town Recreation Centre (Closed) Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Luton Indoor Bowls Club Co-Operative Sports Ground Co-Operative Sports Ground Stockingstone Road | indoor bowls | 689 yd |
| Steps Fitness Centre (Closed) 114-134 114-134 Midland Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Luton Town And Indians Cricket Club Old Bedford Road | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Wardown Park NEW BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 895 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.