Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU3 2DQ 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	52.1%	50.3%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.9%	49.7%	1.8%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	39.2%	39%	-0.2%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	33.5%	41.7%	8.2%	44.2%	-2.5%
Separated	7.2%	0.9%	-6.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.6%	11.7%	2.1%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	10.5%	6.7%	-3.8%	6.1%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.7%	42.1%	7.4%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	36.6%	39.1%	2.5%	33.6%	5.5%
Fair health	21.9%	10.4%	-11.5%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	5.3%	6.7%	1.4%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33%	21.2%	-11.8%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	12.2%	-4.5%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.2%	17.1%	-0.1%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	5.3%	-3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.9%	5.8%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	29.3%	15.4%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	7.2%	4.1%	-3.1%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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	11.3%	15.6%	4.3%	1.1%	14.5%
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.6%	3.4%	0.8%	3.1%	0.3%
Pakistani	4.9%	13.9%	9.0%	2.7%	11.2%
Other Asian	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	2.3%	7.8%	5.5%	2.5%	5.3%
Black Caribbean	2.6%	5.1%	2.5%	1.0%	4.1%
Other Black	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
White	68.3%	41.7%	-26.6%	81.4%	-39.7%
Arab	1.9%	2%	0.1%	0.6%	1.4%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67.6% 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	86.4%	67.6%	-18.8%	83.2%	-15.6%
European Union	2.6%	9.8%	7.2%	6.1%	3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.5%	5.4%	3.9%	2.7%	2.7%
Middle East and Asia	8.3%	13.9%	5.6%	5.6%	8.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	1.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.8%	67.3%	-16.5%	83.2%	-15.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	23.6%	22.8%	9.8%	13.8%
5-10 Years	4.2%	4.4%	0.2%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	3%	-6.1%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69%	76.7%	-7.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	4.4%	1.5%	2.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.4%	1.2%	2.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	15.3%	37.2%	-21.9%
Christian	42%	46.2%	-4.2%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	35.3%	6.5%	28.8%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Birdsfoot Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birdsfoot Lane was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birdsfoot Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 201st highest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LU3 2DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birdsfoot Lane are based on 135 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 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU3 2DQ

Average Price
£203,206

Semi-Detached
£360,555

Terraced
£260,961

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£166,798

Other
£24,511

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birdsfoot Lane

Average Price
£342,383

Semi-Detached
£306,025

Terraced
£257,058

Detached
£485,181

Flats/Maisonettes
£142,609

Other
£1,073,533

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birdsfoot LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-09-30	£361,752
68 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building	£27,000	2020-02-06	£29,188
66A Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building	£41,000	2018-07-09	£41,489
60A Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building	£1,000	2017-04-27	£1,012
84 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building	£242,000	2015-05-01	£379,789

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU3 2DQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	35
Retired	24
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Other	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Administrative and support service activities	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Education	5
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT	3out of 4	586 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ	- not rated	1,886 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL	3out of 4	2,996 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS	3out of 4	4,335 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB	3out of 4	4,410 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN	- not rated	206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Hill Infant Academy Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN	2out of 4	318 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN	- not rated	318 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB	- not rated	780 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB	3out of 4	780 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH	3out of 4	697 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH	- not rated	697 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE	3out of 4	1,128 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE	- not rated	1,128 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL	1out of 4	1,699 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF	- not rated	1,106 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW	- not rated	1,779 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP	4out of 4	1,445 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF	- not rated	1,785 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG	- not rated	2,063 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT	- not rated	2,089 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF	- not rated	2,314 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ashiyana Indian Luton Ltd	66 Birdsfoot Lane	2 yd
Miraj	249 Birdsfoot Lane	611 yd
Luton Women and Girls Cricket Club	Lancaster Avenue	853 yd
Aramark @ Barnfield College	Barnfield College, New Bedford Road	1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Milliner	121 Icknield Way	432 yd
The Warden Beefeater	The Warden, 129 Barton Road	527 yd
The Brim and Crown	The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise	886 yd
South Bedfordshire Golf Club	Warden Hill Road, Luton	1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tai Pan Oriental Cuisine	70 Birdsfoot Lane	2 yd
The Friendly Fish Bar	247 Birdsfoot Lane	611 yd
CAFE GRILL EXPRESS	5b Riddy Lane	933 yd
Riddy Lane Peri Peri	3 Riddy Lane	933 yd
Meedou	1 Riddy Lane	933 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	259 Birdsfoot Lane		611 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Quantock Rise		886 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warden Hill Infant School BIRDSFOOT LANE	grass pitches	273 yd
Icknield High School RIDDY LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	767 yd
Icknield Way Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ICKNIELD WAY	grass pitches	780 yd
Icknield Primary School BIRDSFOOT LANE	grass pitches	837 yd
Lancaster Avenue Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LANCASTER AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	847 yd

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	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	85.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LU3 2DQ