Arbroath Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 3LA 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 Arbroath Road, Luton, LU3 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 3LB, LU3 3JX, LU3 3JT, LU3 3JH, LU3 3JU, LU3 3JJ, LU3 3JL, LU3 3JY, LU3 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU3 3LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 35.4% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 17.8% | 22.2% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.9% | 10.3% | -14.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 18.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 26.7% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.4% | 70.3% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 92.6% | 76.9% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 76.9% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 18.5% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arbroath Road was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Northwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arbroath Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Northwell and the 13th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Arbroath Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,500 | 2023-11-27 | £401,803 |
| 32 Arbroath Road, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-12 | £214,515 |
| 11 Arbroath Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-04 | £344,005 |
| 12 Arbroath Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2021-05-20 | £265,148 |
| 26 Arbroath Road, Luton, Luton Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2018-06-07 | £156,317 |
LU3 3LA 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 4,591 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 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary Academy Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pirton Hill Primary School Butely Road , LU4 9EX | 2out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sundon Lower School Streatley Road , Upper Sundon LU3 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 654 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,775 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 | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slush and Sips | 2 Ashwell Avenue | 669 yd | |
| SKF UK Limited | Building 22, Skf Works, Sundon Park Road | 778 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 5 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 960 yd | |
| Dildar Tandoori Restaurant | 1 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 960 yd | |
| Mortons Cafe | 2 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizza & Chicken | 6 Ashwell Parade, Ashwell Avenue | 620 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 960 yd | |
| Subway | 15 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 960 yd | |
| ERD-EDMUNDSON LUTON | 11-13 Scott Road | 975 yd | |
| Famous Peri Peri Chicken & Pizza | 27 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Scott Road | 982 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 32-33 Sundon Park Parade, Sundon Park Road | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sundon Park Junior School KINROSS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Lealands High School SUNDON PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 730 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.