East Hill is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 2EX is located in the Bramingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Hill, Luton, LU3 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 2DJ, LU3 2HE, LU3 2EY, LU3 2HU, LU3 2ES, LU3 2HW, LU3 2DH, LU3 2ET, LU3 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU3 2EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.1% | 49.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.6% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 22.9% | 31.6% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 45.1% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 40.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.6% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 24% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 21.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 8.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73% | 61.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 85% | 75.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 75.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 18.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 1.5% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Hill was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% higher than the Barnfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Hill has the 30th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Barnfield and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 East Hill, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-27 | £360,401 |
| 24 East Hill, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-01-08 | £317,016 |
| 5 East Hill, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-07-31 | £263,421 |
| 21 East Hill, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2012-10-11 | £344,966 |
| 17 East Hill, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-12-13 | £401,202 |
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramingham Primary School Freeman Avenue , LU3 4BL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,558 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 | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraj | 249 Birdsfoot Lane | 254 yd | |
| Ashiyana Indian Luton Ltd | 66 Birdsfoot Lane | 402 yd | |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College | Barnfield College, New Bedford Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Milliner | 121 Icknield Way | 496 yd | |
| Black Swan Public House | The Black Swan, 27 Black Swan Lane | 799 yd | |
| The Warden Beefeater | The Warden, 129 Barton Road | 919 yd | |
| Old Moat House | Old Moat House, Nunnery Lane | 987 yd | |
| The Brim and Crown | The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friendly Fish Bar | 247 Birdsfoot Lane | 254 yd | |
| Tai Pan Oriental Cuisine | 70 Birdsfoot Lane | 402 yd | |
| Black Swan Chippy | 33 Black Swan Lane | 799 yd | |
| CAFE GRILL EXPRESS | 5b Riddy Lane | 866 yd | |
| Riddy Lane Peri Peri | 3 Riddy Lane | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 259 Birdsfoot Lane | 254 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road | 940 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Quantock Rise | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Icknield Way Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ICKNIELD WAY | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Icknield Primary School BIRDSFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Warden Hill Infant School BIRDSFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Icknield High School RIDDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.