Ailsworth Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 2UG 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 Ailsworth Road, Luton, LU3 2UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 2UR, LU3 2BY, LU3 3UH, LU3 2UL, LU3 2UP, LU3 2DE, LU3 3TA, LU3 3XS, LU3 2UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU3 2UG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 48.6% | 52.6% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.4% | -4.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of LU3 2UG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 23% | 30.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 53.4% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 47.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 12.6% | 17.2% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 12.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 31.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81% | 60.3% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 89.7% | 76.5% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 76.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ailsworth Road was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ailsworth Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 70th lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 Ailsworth Road, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-07-18 | £979,839 |
| 41 Ailsworth Road, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-10-11 | £419,750 |
| 44 Ailsworth Road, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2023-11-17 | £477,984 |
| 8 Ailsworth Road, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-08-12 | £571,765 |
| 6 Ailsworth Road, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-05-09 | £633,472 |
LU3 2UG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
LU3 2UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2UG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,635 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 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Infant School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Junior School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | - not rated | 998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | - not rated | 1,384 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 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 4,678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 4,937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,565 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 | 538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Community Cafe | Woodlands Secondary School, Northwell Drive | 583 yd | |
| Marsh Farm Fish & Chips | Unit 1, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes | 871 yd | |
| Miraj | 249 Birdsfoot Lane | 920 yd | |
| Ameina Centre | Ambleside Community Centre, 19a Ambleside | 955 yd | |
| Ashiyana Indian Luton Ltd | 66 Birdsfoot Lane | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Milliner | 121 Icknield Way | 648 yd | |
| The Brim and Crown | The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise | 922 yd | |
| Black Swan Public House | The Black Swan, 27 Black Swan Lane | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken & Pizza Direct | 48a Calverton Road | 401 yd | |
| Chef Peking Chinese Take Away | 50 Calverton Road | 401 yd | |
| Luton Town Fish & Chips | 48 Calverton Road | 401 yd | |
| Irmak limbury | 68 Calverton Road | 401 yd | |
| The Friendly Fish Bar | 247 Birdsfoot Lane | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 58-60 Calverton Road | 401 yd | |
| Nisa Local T/A B+M Stores | Unit G & H, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes | 871 yd | |
| Co-operative | 259 Birdsfoot Lane | 920 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Quantock Rise | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Icknield Way Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ICKNIELD WAY | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Lea Manor Recreation Centre NORTHWELL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Icknield Primary School BIRDSFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.