Sedbury Close, Luton, LU3 2UP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU3 2UP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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	53.5%	55.8%	2.3%	51.0%	4.8%
Male	46.5%	44.2%	-2.3%	49.0%	-4.8%

Partnership Status

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 2UP 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	21.7%	31.9%	10.2%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	60.4%	53.4%	-7.0%	44.2%	9.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.5%	3.9%	-2.6%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	10.6%	10.3%	-0.3%	6.1%	4.2%

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	38.4%	43.4%	5.0%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	43%	33.6%	-9.4%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	14.3%	16.8%	2.5%	12.7%	4.1%
Bad health	3.5%	4.7%	1.2%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%	0.3%

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	27.6%	19.5%	-8.1%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	9.5%	-6.2%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	14.7%	0.9%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	8.7%	2.2%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	16.9%	6.3%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	28.1%	9.7%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	7.4%	2.6%	-4.8%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	1.9%	3.3%	1.4%	3.1%	0.2%
Pakistani	0%	5.8%	5.8%	2.7%	3.1%
Other Asian	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	1.6%	0.6%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	1.0%	1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	0.8%	1.4%
White	89.9%	77.1%	-12.8%	81.4%	-4.3%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.3% 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	93%	78.3%	-14.7%	83.2%	-4.9%
European Union	1.9%	13%	11.1%	6.1%	6.9%
Africa	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	5.4%	1.9%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.3%	78.6%	-6.7%	83.2%	-4.6%
10+ Years	0%	18.1%	18.1%	9.8%	8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.2%	2.2%	1.0%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	13.6%	0%	-13.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.7%	76.7%	-4.0%
Ireland	10.2%	0.6%	9.6%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19.1%	37.2%	-18.1%
Christian	62.1%	46.2%	15.9%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	11.2%	6.5%	4.7%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Sedbury Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sedbury Close was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sedbury Close has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 201st lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in LU3 2UP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Sedbury Close are based on 11 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 Sedbury Close, Luton, LU3 2UP

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU3 2UP

Average Price
£461,450

Semi-Detached
£453,325

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£462,611

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sedbury Close

Average Price
£465,794

Semi-Detached
£434,534

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£472,741

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sedbury CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Sedbury Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£444,500	2024-02-21	£464,937
1 Sedbury Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building	£381,000	2019-09-16	£457,942
11 Sedbury Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2014-05-27	£433,255
1 Sedbury Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2011-11-18	£510,696
2 Sedbury Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2010-12-03	£606,495

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU3 2UP

Employment

LU3 2UP 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 2UP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	22
Part-Time Employee	20
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Education	14
Manufacturing	11
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT	4out of 4	1,111 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL	2out of 4	2,073 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE	3out of 4	3,652 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB	3out of 4	4,630 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS	3out of 4	4,889 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE	3out of 4	341 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ	3out of 4	910 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Icknield Primary School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2JB	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bramingham Primary School Freeman Avenue , LU3 4BL	3out of 4	1,150 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN	3out of 4	1,160 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,014 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH	3out of 4	1,359 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	1,788 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL	3out of 4	2,084 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ	2out of 4	2,573 yd	Academy converter	No	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW	- not rated	2,541 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	558 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	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
Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY	- not rated	2,503 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE	- not rated	2,512 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ	- not rated	2,880 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodlands Community Cafe	Woodlands Secondary School, Northwell Drive	732 yd
Miraj	249 Birdsfoot Lane	771 yd
Ashiyana Indian Luton Ltd	66 Birdsfoot Lane	859 yd
Marsh Farm Fish & Chips	Unit 1, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes	1,018 yd
Ameina Centre	Ambleside Community Centre, 19a Ambleside	1,025 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Milliner	121 Icknield Way	527 yd
Black Swan Public House	The Black Swan, 27 Black Swan Lane	850 yd
The Brim and Crown	The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise	888 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Southern Fried Chicken & Pizza Direct	48a Calverton Road	461 yd
Chef Peking Chinese Take Away	50 Calverton Road	461 yd
Luton Town Fish & Chips	48 Calverton Road	461 yd
Irmak limbury	68 Calverton Road	461 yd
The Friendly Fish Bar	247 Birdsfoot Lane	771 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	58-60 Calverton Road	461 yd
Co-operative	259 Birdsfoot Lane	771 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Quantock Rise	888 yd
Nisa Local T/A B+M Stores	Unit G & H, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes	1,018 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Icknield Way Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ICKNIELD WAY	grass pitches	367 yd
Icknield Primary School BIRDSFOOT LANE	grass pitches	929 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LU3 2UP