Benington Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 7YJ is located in the Barnfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benington Close, Luton, LU2 7YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 7YL, LU2 7YN, LU2 7YR, LU2 7ES, LU2 7EX, LU2 7YS, LU2 7YU, LU2 7YP, LU2 7XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU2 7YJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.5% | 52.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 7YJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 30.7% | 30.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 58.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 56.4% | 54.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 13.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 45.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 66.2% | 52.9% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 84.6% | 69.9% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 15% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 69.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 23.7% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 2.9% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benington Close was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benington Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 116th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Benington Close, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-10-11 | £269,094 |
| 9 Benington Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-05-24 | £293,795 |
| 30 Benington Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-22 | £334,697 |
| 21 Benington Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-09-07 | £414,192 |
| 22 Benington Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-12-16 | £372,981 |
LU2 7YJ 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 7YJ 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 4,329 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley Community Primary School Hitchin Road , LU2 7UG | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 1,463 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,014 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 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,224 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 | 456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 2,575 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ's Cafe | Unit 5 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 410 yd | |
| Coffee shop | 1 St Thomas's Road | 807 yd | |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College | Barnfield College, New Bedford Road | 933 yd | |
| Flag Club | Stopsley Community Primary School, Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Jay Raj Indian Cuisine | 636 Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hullabaloo Early Years | Stopsley Baptist Church | 544 yd | |
| Luton Conservative Club | First And Last, 587 Hitchin Road | 946 yd | |
| Sportsman | The Sportsman, 595 Hitchin Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Fish Bar | 7 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 399 yd | |
| SHAKE BOX | First Floor Offices, 593 Hitchin Road | 951 yd | |
| Stopsley Surma | 610 Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Peri Peri Grill House Stopsley Village | 638 Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd | |
| May Sek Chinese Takeaway | 630 Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1-3 The Parade, Hancock Drive | 399 yd | |
| CO-OP | 628 Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 598-602 Hitchin Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College BRADGERS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Bushmead Primary School BUSHMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Playfootball Luton Stopsley High School & Community College Stopsley High School & Community College St. Thomas's Road | artificial grass pitch | 494 yd |
| Luton Sixth Form College (Closed) Bradgers Hill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Luton Regional Sports Centre (Closed) St. Thomas's Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 571 yd |
| Luton Regional Recreation Ground ST. THOMAS'S ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Stopsley High School STOPSLEY HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STOPSLEY HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ST THOMAS'S ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Barnfield College BARNFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Stopsley Community Primary School HITCHIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.