Pennine Avenue is in Luton and in South Bedfordshire district. LU3 3EH 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 Pennine Avenue, Luton, LU3 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 3EJ, LU3 3EL, LU3 3HE, LU3 3HB, LU3 3HA, LU3 3HD, LU3 3EN, LU3 3EW, LU3 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU3 3EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 25% | 28.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 51.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 53.9% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 31.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 | 27.5% | 20% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 28.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 75.4% | 59.6% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 82% | 72.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10.5% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 72.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 25.4% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 0.3% | -17.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennine Avenue was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Northwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennine Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Pennine Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2026-02-03 | £240,000 |
| 2 Pennine Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2025-09-12 | £336,198 |
| 22 Pennine Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2025-04-14 | £304,163 |
| 46 Pennine Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-24 | £293,645 |
| 8 Pennine Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-08 | £277,900 |
LU3 3EH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3EH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,056 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 | 1,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklea Primary School Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundon Park Junior School Kinross Crescent , LU3 3JU | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary School Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary Academy Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Infant School Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | - not rated | 723 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 | 193 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 2,466 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 | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 3,921 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 | 3,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 5,132 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 | 1,392 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorlands Pre-Preparatory School Moorlands Lodge , 145 High Street LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's House Moorlands King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ocean | 5 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 369 yd | |
| Dildar Tandoori Restaurant | 1 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 369 yd | |
| Mortons Cafe | 2 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 369 yd | |
| Slush and Sips | 2 Ashwell Avenue | 383 yd | |
| SKF UK Limited | Building 22, Skf Works, Sundon Park Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundon Park Social Club | 85 Sundon Park Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizza & Chicken | 6 Ashwell Parade, Ashwell Avenue | 338 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 369 yd | |
| Subway | 15 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 369 yd | |
| Famous Peri Peri Chicken & Pizza | 27 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 398 yd | |
| Welcome takeaway | 21 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 32-33 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 398 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Scott Road | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lealands High School SUNDON PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Sundon Park Junior School KINROSS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Leagrave Park (Sundon Park) SUNDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.