Warminster Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 8UJ is located in the Wigmore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Warminster Close, Luton, LU2 8UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU2 8UR, LU2 8UH, LU2 8SY, LU2 8UL, LU2 8UP, LU2 9TQ, LU2 8SX, LU2 8SW, LU2 9UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU2 8UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 36.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51.8% | 51.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 40% | 35% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 34% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.7% | 74.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 86.9% | 76.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 12.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 76.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.9% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warminster Close was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Vauxhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Warminster Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Vauxhall and the 161st lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 Warminster Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-19 | £487,838 |
| 2 Warminster Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-03-25 | £447,688 |
| 16 Warminster Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-02-13 | £507,996 |
| 8 Warminster Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-02-10 | £453,169 |
| 5 Warminster Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-05-12 | £659,353 |
LU2 8UJ 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Primary Twyford Drive , LU2 9TB | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School Cockernhoe Green , LU2 8PY | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Someries Infant School Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Someries Junior School Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramridge Primary School Turners Road North , LU2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 4,542 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 | 4,049 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 | 2,380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bedfordshire Park Square , LU1 3JU | - not rated | 3,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Fish & Chips Takeaway | 6 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 644 yd | |
| Buffalo Indian Grill | 8 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 644 yd | |
| APS Fish Restaurant Ltd | Unit 11 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Arms | Wigmore Arms, 10 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 9 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 3-4 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 729 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tea Green Golf (Closed) | golf | 515 yd |
| Wigmore Valley Park Wigmore Valley Park | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Active Fitness Club WIGMORE LANE | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Wigmore Primary School TWYFORD DRIVE | grass pitches | 832 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 | 176.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.