Cannon Lane is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 8DA is located in the Stopsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cannon Lane, Luton, LU2 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 8BW, LU2 7UJ, LU2 8BX, LU2 8BS, LU2 8DD, LU2 8BL, LU2 8BJ, LU2 8BU, LU2 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU2 8DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 49.4% | 56% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 44% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 8DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 26.2% | 21.2% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 59.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 46% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.3% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 18.5% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 25.7% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.7% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.7% | 89.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cannon Lane was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.4% higher than the Stopsley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cannon Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Stopsley and the 118th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Olympic Court Cannon Lane, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-08-29 | £170,178 |
| 22 Olympic Court Cannon Lane, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £161,500 | 2023-11-30 | £162,821 |
| 16 Olympic Court Cannon Lane, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-13 | £220,447 |
| 14 Olympic Court Cannon Lane, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-11-21 | £168,413 |
| 27 Olympic Court Cannon Lane, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-18 | £163,016 |
LU2 8DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in LU2 8DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Primary School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley Community Primary School Hitchin Road , LU2 7UG | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramridge Primary School Turners Road North , LU2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Someries Junior School Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,634 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 | 2,943 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 | 1,736 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 | 1,278 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libra Beauty Ltd. | 4 Putteridge Parade, Putteridge Road | 432 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 617 Hitchin Road | 642 yd | |
| Cappuccino Amor | 110 Butterfield, Great Marlings | 689 yd | |
| Flag Club | Stopsley Community Primary School, Hitchin Road | 705 yd | |
| Jay Raj Indian Cuisine | 636 Hitchin Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrels | The Barrels, 54 Cannon Lane | 226 yd | |
| Stopsley Working Mens Club Limited | Stopsley Working Mens Club, 3 Putteridge Road | 439 yd | |
| Sportsman | The Sportsman, 595 Hitchin Road | 714 yd | |
| Luton Conservative Club | First And Last, 587 Hitchin Road | 837 yd | |
| Hullabaloo Early Years | Stopsley Baptist Church | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Ltd | Jansel House, 658 Hitchin Road | 532 yd | |
| Village Tandoori | Village Tandoori, 1 Stapleford Road | 563 yd | |
| Stopsley Surma | 610 Hitchin Road | 705 yd | |
| Peri Peri Grill House Stopsley Village | 638 Hitchin Road | 705 yd | |
| May Sek Chinese Takeaway | 630 Hitchin Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 598-602 Hitchin Road | 705 yd | |
| CO-OP | 628 Hitchin Road | 705 yd | |
| Co-operative | 78-80 Wigmore Lane | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire: Luton Sports Village LUTON SPORTS VILLAGE LUTON SPORTS VILLAGE BUTTERFIELD GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Lothair Road Recreation Ground HITCHIN ROAD | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Putteridge Primary School PUTTERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Putteridge High School PUTTERIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Stopsley Community Primary School HITCHIN ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Ashcroft Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Ashcroft Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Luton Regional Sports Centre (Closed) St. Thomas's Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 887 yd |
| Luton Regional Recreation Ground ST. THOMAS'S ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 155.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 155.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.