Monton Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 2TQ is located in the Northwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monton Close, Luton, LU3 2TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 2TE, LU3 2SY, LU3 2TG, LU3 2SZ, LU3 2TL, LU3 2TD, LU3 2TJ, LU3 2TB, LU3 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU3 2TQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 53.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.4% | 46.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 25.1% | 28% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 44.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 20.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 33.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 32.9% | -11.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 27.4% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 14.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around LU3 2TQ this area, 34.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 34.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.9% | 79.2% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 91.7% | 83.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 83.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.2% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 21.1% | 6.0% | 15.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monton Close was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monton Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 137th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Monton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-09-13 | £289,050 |
| 13 Monton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-07-24 | £454,040 |
| 7 Monton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-06-25 | £326,286 |
| 9 Monton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-03-12 | £348,636 |
| 16 Monton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-08-01 | £493,711 |
LU3 2TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LU3 2TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 150 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Road Primary School Norton Road , LU3 2NX | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gardenia Avenue , LU3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,282 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 | 2,702 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 | 804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 2,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameina Centre | Ambleside Community Centre, 19a Ambleside | 455 yd | |
| Subway | 210 Marsh Road | 726 yd | |
| Seafood & Grill House | 181 Marsh Road | 762 yd | |
| Foodfellas | 163 Marsh Road | 770 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | 270 Marsh Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Public House | The Black Swan, 27 Black Swan Lane | 607 yd | |
| Jolly Milliner | 121 Icknield Way | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken & Pizza Direct | 48a Calverton Road | 142 yd | |
| Chef Peking Chinese Take Away | 50 Calverton Road | 142 yd | |
| Luton Town Fish & Chips | 48 Calverton Road | 142 yd | |
| Irmak limbury | 68 Calverton Road | 142 yd | |
| Corner House | 2a Willow Way | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road | 142 yd | |
| Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road | 672 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 187-191 Marsh Road | 770 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 171-177 Marsh Road | 913 yd | |
| Co-operative | 259 Birdsfoot Lane | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Icknield Way Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ICKNIELD WAY | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Icknield Primary School BIRDSFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GARDENIA AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.