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LU2 8PU is in Tea Green, Luton and North Hertfordshire district. LU2 8PU is located in the Offa electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hitchin and Harpenden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Tea Green, Luton, LU2 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU2 8PS, LU2 8PT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU2 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.9%50.8%0.9% 51.0% -0.2%
Male50.1%49.2%-0.9% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28.6%31.7%3.1% 37.9% -6.2%
Married: Opposite sex53.5%49.9%-3.6% 44.2% 5.7%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.9%1.8%-1.1% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced7.5%9.3%1.8% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed7%7.3%0.3% 6.1% 1.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.5%41.8%-9.7% 48.4% -6.6%
Good health32%40.5%8.5% 33.6% 6.9%
Fair health12%13.1%1.1% 12.7% 0.4%
Bad health3.9%4.3%0.4% 4.0% 0.3%
Very bad health0.6%0.4%-0.2% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.6%17.7%-5.9% 18.2% -0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.4%12.3%-4.1% 9.6% 2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.3%15%-0.3% 13.4% 1.6%
Apprenticeship3.4%4.8%1.4% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.1%14.5%4.4% 16.9% -2.4%
Degree or Similar27.8%33.4%5.6% 33.8% -0.4%
Other3.4%2.3%-1.1% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%1.6%1.6% 3.1% -1.5%
Other Asian0.8%0.5%-0.3% 1.6% -1.1%
Black African0%0.2%0.2% 2.5% -2.3%
Black Caribbean1.2%1.6%0.4% 1.0% 0.6%
Other Black0.2%0%-0.2% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.4%1.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%1.1%0.5% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
White97%92.7%-4.3% 81.4% 11.3%
Other0.2%0%-0.2% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.6%93.7%-2.9% 83.2% 10.5%
European Union1.6%3.4%1.8% 6.1% -2.7%
Rest of Europe0%0.2%0.2% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa0.6%0.9%0.3% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia0.8%1.3%0.5% 5.6% -4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.5%0.1% 1.3% -0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.3%93.6%-2.7% 83.2% 10.4%
10+ Years0.6%5%4.4% 9.8% -4.8%
5-10 Years0.4%0.7%0.3% 2.9% -2.2%
2-5 Years0.4%0.2%-0.2% 2.2% -2.0%
Less than 2 years2.2%0.5%-1.7% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.1% 76.7% 2.4%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Poland0.5% 1.3% -0.8%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Other EU countries0.2% 1.5% -1.3%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held17% 13.5% 3.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.3% 37.2% 4.1%
Christian52.1% 46.2% 5.9%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim0.2% 6.5% -6.3%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is LU2 8PU dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LU2 8PU was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% lower than the Cadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

LU2 8PU has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Cadwell and the 167th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.



🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,300
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU2 8PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Hertfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tea Green, Luton, LU2 8PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU2 8PU

Average Price
£1,127,802
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,127,802
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in LU2 8PU

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
76, Luton, Hertfordshire
Detached, an established residential building
£875,0002016-01-29 £1,095,112
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Employment

LU2 8PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 Employee170
Retired93
Part-Time Employee60
Self-Employed44
Student (economically inactive)17
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Looking after home or family14
Other11
Unemployed9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles41
Education27
Construction27
Human health and social work activities22
Professional, scientific and technical activities21
Manufacturing18
Financial and insurance activities15
Transport and storage15
Accommodation and food service activities13
Administrative and support service activities12
Other12
Information and communication12
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 4,127 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Cockernhoe Green , LU2 8PY
3out of 4 1,059 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Wigmore Primary
Twyford Drive , LU2 9TB
3out of 4 1,788 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Someries Infant School
Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH
4out of 4 2,281 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School
Oxford Road , Breachwood Green SG4 8NP
2out of 4 2,308 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH
3out of 4 2,313 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG
3out of 4 2,359 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ
3out of 4 2,481 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX
- not rated 4,063 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF
- not rated 4,619 yd Free schools 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 4,721 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lady Zia Wernher School
Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY
4out of 4 3,153 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Windmill Hill School
York Street ,
- not rated 4,447 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL
4out of 4 4,500 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy
15 Church Street , LU1 3JE
- not rated 4,913 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square , LU1 3JU
- not rated 4,946 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in LU2 8PU area.

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Tea Green Golf (Closed)
golf837 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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