Stanmore Crescent is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 2RJ is located in the Saints electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanmore Crescent, Luton, LU3 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 2NL, LU3 2PH, LU3 2RH, LU3 2PL, LU3 2NY, LU3 2LL, LU3 2QG, LU3 2PZ, LU3 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU3 2RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 27.1% | 30.2% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 54% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.5% | 43.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 39.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.7% | 18.6% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 10.4% | -10.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 20.2% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 30.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 14.4% | 18.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 16.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68.5% | 49.9% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 78.8% | 64.7% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 64.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 21.8% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 1.3% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 31.7% | 6.5% | 25.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanmore Crescent was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanmore Crescent has the 23rd highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 255th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Stanmore Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-05-28 | £367,243 |
| 30 Stanmore Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-03-10 | £474,264 |
| 57 Stanmore Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2023-02-03 | £445,113 |
| 67 Stanmore Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2022-05-20 | £336,453 |
| 59 Stanmore Crescent, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-12-10 | £554,925 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Road Primary School Norton Road , LU3 2NX | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Linden Road , LU4 9RD | 2out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gardenia Avenue , LU3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 5,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood & Grill House | 181 Marsh Road | 320 yd | |
| Foodfellas | 163 Marsh Road | 384 yd | |
| Amayas | 10 Marsh Road | 419 yd | |
| Subway | 210 Marsh Road | 439 yd | |
| Ameina Centre | Ambleside Community Centre, 19a Ambleside | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Public House | The Black Swan, 27 Black Swan Lane | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Friend Fish Bar | 90 Marsh Road | 96 yd | |
| DONER KING | 179 Marsh Road | 187 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 7 Archway Parade, Marsh Road | 241 yd | |
| Curry Master Indian Takeaway | 176a Marsh Road | 277 yd | |
| Flamers | 172 Marsh Road | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 171-177 Marsh Road | 161 yd | |
| Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road | 243 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 187-191 Marsh Road | 384 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road | 915 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GARDENIA AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School BEECHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Kent Athletic Sports & Social Club (Closed) Tenby Drive | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Blundell Road Recreation Ground BLUNDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Alder Crescent Recreation Ground ALDER CRES | grass pitches | 736 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 | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.