Putteridge Parade is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 8HP is located in the Stopsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Putteridge Parade, Luton, LU2 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 8HH, LU2 8HN, LU2 8HW, LU2 8AX, LU2 8HQ, LU2 8HG, LU2 8AN, LU2 8BE, LU2 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU2 8HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 40.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 32.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 15.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 47.3% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 25.5% | 19.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 8.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 31.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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 | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 82% | 70.5% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.1% 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% | 68.1% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 17.2% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 68.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.2% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Putteridge Parade was 112.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% higher than the Stopsley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Putteridge Parade has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Stopsley and the 144th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Putteridge Parade, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2018-04-25 | £9,471 |
| 3 Putteridge Parade, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2010-10-12 | £144,211 |
| 3 Putteridge Parade, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £50,000 | 2000-02-29 | £186,742 |
LU2 8HP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 4,166 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 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley Community Primary School Hitchin Road , LU2 7UG | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Someries Junior School Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Someries Infant School Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 3,006 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 | 1,828 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 | 930 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 3,505 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 3 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 617 Hitchin Road | 588 yd | |
| Stopsley Fire Station | Fire Station, 2 Stopsley Way | 607 yd | |
| Flag Club | Stopsley Community Primary School, Hitchin Road | 627 yd | |
| Jay Raj Indian Cuisine | 636 Hitchin Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stopsley Working Mens Club Limited | Stopsley Working Mens Club, 3 Putteridge Road | 182 yd | |
| The Barrels | The Barrels, 54 Cannon Lane | 209 yd | |
| Hansom Cab | The Hansom Cab, 40 Wigmore Lane | 599 yd | |
| Sportsman | The Sportsman, 595 Hitchin Road | 669 yd | |
| Luton Conservative Club | First And Last, 587 Hitchin Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Tandoori | Village Tandoori, 1 Stapleford Road | 134 yd | |
| Greggs Ltd | Jansel House, 658 Hitchin Road | 446 yd | |
| Sea Star Fish & Chips | 10 West Way | 511 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 76 Wigmore Lane | 599 yd | |
| Stopsley Surma | 610 Hitchin Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 78-80 Wigmore Lane | 599 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 598-602 Hitchin Road | 627 yd | |
| CO-OP | 628 Hitchin Road | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Putteridge Primary School PUTTERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Lothair Road Recreation Ground HITCHIN ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Inspire: Luton Sports Village LUTON SPORTS VILLAGE LUTON SPORTS VILLAGE BUTTERFIELD GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Putteridge High School PUTTERIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Ashcroft Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Ashcroft Road | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Stopsley Community Primary School HITCHIN ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Putteridge High School Grass Pitches Selsey Drive | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Luton Regional Recreation Ground ST. THOMAS'S ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Luton Regional Sports Centre (Closed) St. Thomas's Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,018 yd |
| Someries Junior School WIGMORE LANE | grass pitches | 1,087 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.