Cranleigh Gardens is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 1LS is located in the Barnfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, LU3 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 1LT, LU3 1HR, LU3 1LX, LU3 1HW, LU3 1LU, LU3 1PX, LU3 1LZ, LU3 1LY, LU3 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU3 1LS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 49.3% | 47.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 1LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 31.2% | 32.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 58.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 44.5% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 39.5% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.9% | 17.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 40.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 11% | 4.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.2% 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 | 22.3% | 17.8% | -4.5% | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 24.5% | 46.5% | 22.0% | 2.7% | 43.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 34.2% | 19.2% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -62.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 62.1% | 62.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.8% | 30% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 24.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.9% | 62.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 33% | 29.3% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 0.7% | -26.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 14% | 46.2% | -32.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 66.7% | 6.5% | 60.2% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranleigh Gardens was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranleigh Gardens has the 11th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 66th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2025-02-12 | £434,007 |
| 73 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,448 | 2024-12-19 | £258,547 |
| 69 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-12-16 | £364,368 |
| 23 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2024-11-22 | £391,915 |
| 29 Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2024-09-27 | £398,942 |
LU3 1LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in LU3 1LS 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Bank Primary School Bath Road , LU3 1ES | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Junior School Austin Road , LU3 1UA | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Austin Infant School Culverhouse Road , LU3 1PZ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Primary School Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,014 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 | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 1,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church | St Andrews Church, Blenheim Crescent | 643 yd | |
| Dessert Island | Unit 1, 229 Biscot Road | 651 yd | |
| Denbigh High School | Denbigh High School, Alexandra Avenue | 722 yd | |
| Flava | 157b Biscot Road | 724 yd | |
| Grill Hut Peri Peri | 117 Biscot Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse | Biscot Mill, 231 Biscot Road | 685 yd | |
| Old Moat House | Old Moat House, Nunnery Lane | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oriental | 298 Biscot Road | 615 yd | |
| Sam's Fish Bar | 304 Biscot Road | 615 yd | |
| ATZ&H Inn T/A ATZ&H Desserts | 135 New Bedford Road | 735 yd | |
| Peri Peri Grill Cottage | 1b Austin Road | 871 yd | |
| Peri Peri Junction | 174 Biscot Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 151-153 Biscot Road | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Bank Primary School BATH ROAD | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Wardown Swimming & Leisure Centre (Closed) Bath Road | swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Wardown Park NEW BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 402 yd |
| Luton Town And Indians Cricket Club Old Bedford Road | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Denbigh High School ALEXANDRA AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 719 yd |
| Bishopscote Recreational Ground BISHOPSCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Luton Sixth Form College (Closed) Bradgers Hill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Gym 1 BRITANNIA ESTATE BRITANNIA ESTATE LEAGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,071 yd |
| Barnfield College BARNFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,074 yd |
| Luton Sixth Form College BRADGERS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.