Carlton Crescent is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 1EW is located in the Biscot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Crescent, Luton, LU3 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 1EP, LU3 1HP, LU3 1HJ, LU3 1FJ, LU3 1HS, LU3 1ER, LU3 1HQ, LU3 1QF, LU3 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU3 1EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 LU3 1EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 33.7% | 38.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 54.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.1%) 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% | 52.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.1% | 23.7% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 35.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 15.1% | 3.5% | -11.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.7% 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 | 25.9% | 33.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 32.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 36.7% | 34.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 31.8% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 19.5% | 12.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -68.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 62.4% | 57.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.7% | 29.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 23.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 57.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 30.7% | 28.8% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 2.2% | -27.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 10.9% | 46.2% | -35.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 70.3% | 6.5% | 63.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Crescent was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.4% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 283rd highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Carlton Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-12-02 | £409,914 |
| Topview, 90 Carlton Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-18 | £471,614 |
| 86 Carlton Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-06-24 | £399,172 |
| 98 Carlton Crescent, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £31,395 | 2019-02-22 | £33,285 |
| 98 Carlton Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2019-02-22 | £251,442 |
The percentage of student residents living in LU3 1EW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Primary School Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Bank Primary School Bath Road , LU3 1ES | 2out of 4 | 508 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhall Primary School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,368 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 1,343 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Island | Unit 1, 229 Biscot Road | 303 yd | |
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church | St Andrews Church, Blenheim Crescent | 383 yd | |
| Flava | 157b Biscot Road | 394 yd | |
| Grill Hut Peri Peri | 117 Biscot Road | 532 yd | |
| Ahmed’s Fast Food | 30 Tudor Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse | Biscot Mill, 231 Biscot Road | 383 yd | |
| Old Moat House | Old Moat House, Nunnery Lane | 943 yd | |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club | 18a Leagrave Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oriental | 298 Biscot Road | 283 yd | |
| Sam's Fish Bar | 304 Biscot Road | 283 yd | |
| Alis | 30 Tudor Road | 589 yd | |
| Peri Peri Junction | 174 Biscot Road | 622 yd | |
| Jaffna taste | 176 Biscot Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 151-153 Biscot Road | 394 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Bank Primary School BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Wardown Swimming & Leisure Centre (Closed) Bath Road | swimming pool | 376 yd |
| Denbigh High School ALEXANDRA AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Wardown Park NEW BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Gym 1 BRITANNIA ESTATE BRITANNIA ESTATE LEAGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Luton Town And Indians Cricket Club Old Bedford Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Bishopscote Recreational Ground BISHOPSCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 869 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 | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.