Hillary Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 3DL is located in the Sundon Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillary Close, Luton, LU3 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 3DJ, LU3 3DP, LU3 3DF, LU3 3NA, LU3 3NB, LU3 3DW, LU3 3DQ, LU3 3DD, LU3 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU3 3DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.8% | 53.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU3 3DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.7% | 44.5% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 32.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 40.4% | 45.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.9% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 26.1% | 21.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.7% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 10.5% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 28.6% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 69.8% | 55.2% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 86.3% | 71.4% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 71.6% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 22.8% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillary Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Northwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillary Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell and the 174th lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hillary Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-07-31 | £202,940 |
| 17 Hillary Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-02-21 | £151,850 |
| 1 Hillary Close, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-04-30 | £197,008 |
| 20 Hillary Close, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2019-11-01 | £187,861 |
| 7 Hillary Close, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2019-10-11 | £185,756 |
LU3 3DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in LU3 3DL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Infant School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Junior School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklea Primary School Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | - not rated | 928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 3,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Middle School Britain Street , LU5 4JA | - not rated | 5,461 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 | 3,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 3,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 5,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,461 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 927 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Community Cafe | Futures House, The Moakes | 688 yd | |
| MFF Community Fridge | Futures House, The Moakes | 688 yd | |
| Dildar Tandoori Restaurant | 1 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 689 yd | |
| Mortons Cafe | 2 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 689 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 5 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundon Park Social Club | 85 Sundon Park Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Peri Peri Chicken & Pizza | 27 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 619 yd | |
| Welcome takeaway | 21 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 619 yd | |
| Pinar Kebab 2 | 22 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 619 yd | |
| Muncheese | 26 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 619 yd | |
| Pizza City & Peri Peri Grill Cottage | Unit 2, Futures House, The Moakes | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-33 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 619 yd | |
| Nisa Local T/A B+M Stores | Unit G & H, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes | 777 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Scott Road | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Park (Sundon Park) SUNDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Lealands High School SUNDON PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Lea Manor Recreation Centre NORTHWELL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Sundon Park Junior School KINROSS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 945 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.