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Lennox Green is in Luton and in Luton district. LU2 8UT is located in the Wigmore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: LU2 8UF, LU2 8UU, LU2 8TZ, LU2 8UE, LU2 8UD, LU2 8UX, LU2 9TG, LU2 9TZ, LU2 8UY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU2 8UT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.5%53.3%-0.2% 51.0% 2.3%
Male46.5%46.7%0.2% 49.0% -2.3%

Partnership Status

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 8UT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.1%32%-3.1% 37.9% -5.9%
Married: Opposite sex53.2%57.5%4.3% 44.2% 13.3%
Married: Same sex0.7%0.6%-0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Separated2.7%1.7%-1.0% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced5.4%5.5%0.1% 9.1% -3.6%
Widowed3%2.8%-0.2% 6.1% -3.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health57.4%53.9%-3.5% 48.4% 5.5%
Good health35.7%36.9%1.2% 33.6% 3.3%
Fair health5.2%6.9%1.7% 12.7% -5.8%
Bad health1%2.1%1.1% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.8%0.2%-0.6% 1.2% -1.0%

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.

In the area around LU2 8UT this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications11%8.9%-2.1% 18.2% -9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.4%9.8%-6.6% 9.6% 0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.7%12%-7.7% 13.4% -1.4%
Apprenticeship4.3%5.9%1.6% 5.3% 0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.7%15.6%-1.1% 16.9% -1.3%
Degree or Similar27.8%45.8%18.0% 33.8% 12.0%
Other4%2%-2.0% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%1.4%1.4% 1.1% 0.3%
Chinese1.6%0%-1.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian4.7%4.6%-0.1% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani0%1.6%1.6% 2.7% -1.1%
Other Asian0.8%0.9%0.1% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African1.8%4.1%2.3% 2.5% 1.6%
Black Caribbean2.3%1.1%-1.2% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0.3%2.1%1.8% 0.5% 1.6%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0.9%-0.4% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.3%1.4%1.1% 0.4% 1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%1.1%-1.2% 0.9% 0.2%
Mixed Other1.6%1.4%-0.2% 0.8% 0.6%
White82.9%77.5%-5.4% 81.4% -3.9%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other0.3%0.7%0.4% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.4%70.9%-17.5% 83.2% -12.3%
European Union3.9%22.2%18.3% 6.1% 16.1%
Africa3.4%3.2%-0.2% 2.7% 0.5%
Middle East and Asia3.6%3.4%-0.2% 5.6% -2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0.2%-0.6% 1.3% -1.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK87.3%70.8%-16.5% 83.2% -12.4%
10+ Years0.8%15.8%15.0% 9.8% 6.0%
5-10 Years3.9%9.1%5.2% 2.9% 6.2%
2-5 Years2.3%3%0.7% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years5.7%1.4%-4.3% 1.9% -0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.7% 76.7% -7.0%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Lithuania0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Poland7.1% 1.3% 5.8%
Romania6.7% 0.9% 5.8%
Other EU countries6.2% 1.5% 4.7%
Central and Western Africa0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.7% 1.2% -0.5%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.4% 37.2% 7.2%
Christian38.4% 46.2% -7.8%
Buddhist1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Muslim5% 6.5% -1.5%
Not answered8.9% 6.0% 2.9%

Safety

Is Lennox Green Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lennox Green was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Vauxhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Lennox Green has the 8th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Vauxhall and the 51st lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.



🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,100
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LU2 8UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lennox Green are based on 50 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Luton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lennox Green, Luton, LU2 8UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU2 8UT

Average Price
£237,941
Semi-Detached
£243,982
Terraced
£242,143
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£175,949
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lennox Green

Average Price
£258,390
Semi-Detached
£293,213
Terraced
£249,047
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£189,172
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lennox GreenStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Lennox Green, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002022-03-24 £325,385
7 Lennox Green, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£195,0002022-01-14 £204,032
6 Lennox Green, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£158,5002020-03-18 £193,486
13 Lennox Green, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£227,0002018-03-20 £269,866
8 Lennox Green, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£271,0002018-01-08 £318,786
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU2 8UT

Employment

LU2 8UT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee194
Self-Employed41
Retired41
Part-Time Employee38
Looking after home or family13
Unemployed10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Other6
Student (economically inactive)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Transport and storage26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Administrative and support service activities23
Education22
Manufacturing20
Construction19
Human health and social work activities16
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Other14
Information and communication10
Financial and insurance activities10
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

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 2,990 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 4,549 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB
3out of 4 4,692 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wigmore Primary
Twyford Drive , LU2 9TB
3out of 4 653 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Cockernhoe Green , LU2 8PY
3out of 4 762 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Someries Infant School
Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH
4out of 4 1,244 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane , LU2 8AH
3out of 4 1,277 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Putteridge Primary School
Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ
3out of 4 1,977 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 1,235 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Putteridge High School
Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ
3out of 4 1,961 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX
- not rated 3,144 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chiltern Academy
Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF
- not rated 3,539 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 4,398 yd Academy converter 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 3,793 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 2,145 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Windmill Hill School
York Street ,
- not rated 3,311 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Richmond Hill School
Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL
4out of 4 3,402 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy
15 Church Street , LU1 3JE
- not rated 3,777 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square , LU1 3JU
- not rated 3,813 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wigmore Fish & Chips Takeaway6 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane687 yd
Buffalo Indian Grill8 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane687 yd
APS Fish Restaurant LtdUnit 11 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane775 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wigmore ArmsWigmore Arms, 10 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane697 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
KFC9 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane697 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd3-4 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane697 yd
AsdaAsda Stores Ltd, Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane697 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Active Fitness Club
WIGMORE LANE
health and fitness suite645 yd
Tea Green Golf (Closed)
golf725 yd
Wigmore Primary School
TWYFORD DRIVE
grass pitches731 yd
Wigmore Valley Park
Wigmore Valley Park
grass pitches874 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed87.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed159.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed159.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30.05 Mbit/s

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