Brompton Close, Luton, LU3 3QS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU3 3QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48%	50.5%	2.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	52%	49.5%	-2.5%	49.0%	0.5%

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 3QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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	22.6%	28.4%	5.8%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	59.6%	-4.6%	44.2%	15.4%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.2%	5.6%	-1.6%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	4.5%	3.9%	-0.6%	6.1%	-2.2%

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	41.2%	45%	3.8%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	40.1%	36.6%	-3.5%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	14%	13.6%	-0.4%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	4.2%	3.6%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	1.2%	0.0%

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	21.1%	19%	-2.1%	18.2%	0.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	13.4%	-4.7%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	10.6%	-4.5%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	4.7%	-2.2%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.2%	16.5%	9.3%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	31.3%	5.7%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	6%	4.5%	-1.5%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Chinese	1.1%	0.2%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	8.7%	9.8%	1.1%	3.1%	6.7%
Pakistani	4%	7.4%	3.4%	2.7%	4.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	3.7%	5.5%	1.8%	2.5%	3.0%
Black Caribbean	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	1.0%	2.3%
Other Black	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.2%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
White	73.1%	64.3%	-8.8%	81.4%	-17.1%
Other	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	1.6%	1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.2% 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	85.5%	75.2%	-10.3%	83.2%	-8.0%
European Union	1.1%	6.6%	5.5%	6.1%	0.5%
Africa	4.5%	5%	0.5%	2.7%	2.3%
Middle East and Asia	6.6%	10.9%	4.3%	5.6%	5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	1.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.8%	75.7%	-6.1%	83.2%	-7.5%
10+ Years	0%	19.5%	19.5%	9.8%	9.7%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	15.6%	1%	-14.6%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Ireland	3.3%	0.6%	2.7%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Southern Asia	2.4%	1.2%	1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.6%	37.2%	-12.6%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Hindu	7.9%	1.7%	6.2%
Muslim	8.9%	6.5%	2.4%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Brompton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brompton Close was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brompton Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in LU3 3QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Brompton Close are based on 133 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 Brompton Close, Luton, LU3 3QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU3 3QS

Average Price
£366,040

Semi-Detached
£334,395

Terraced
£371,831

Detached
£383,900

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brompton Close

Average Price
£401,983

Semi-Detached
£357,040

Terraced
£381,692

Detached
£412,870

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brompton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Brompton Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building	£382,000	2025-02-25	£383,579
89 Brompton Close, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building	£317,500	2024-06-17	£322,759
97 Brompton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£297,500	2023-11-28	£301,479
87 Brompton Close, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-03-03	£347,530
77 Brompton Close, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building	£318,500	2022-12-12	£311,451

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU3 3QS

Employment

LU3 3QS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LU3 3QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	110
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	23
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	10
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT	4out of 4	1,351 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL	2out of 4	2,117 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE	3out of 4	3,616 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU	4out of 4	5,148 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB	3out of 4	5,403 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitefield Primary Academy Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS	3out of 4	806 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Waulud Primary School Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ	3out of 4	807 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bramingham Primary School Freeman Avenue , LU3 4BL	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE	3out of 4	1,012 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklea Primary School Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW	3out of 4	1,125 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	265 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL	3out of 4	1,574 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE	3out of 4	1,906 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH	3out of 4	2,080 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ	2out of 4	2,875 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	3,258 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	310 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY	- not rated	2,743 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE	- not rated	2,753 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF	- not rated	3,027 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ	- not rated	3,647 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	319 yd
Marsh Farm Fish & Chips	Unit 1, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes	395 yd
Futures Community Cafe	Futures House, The Moakes	544 yd
MFF Community Fridge	Futures House, The Moakes	544 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Brim and Crown	The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise		796 yd
Jolly Milliner	121 Icknield Way		975 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza City & Peri Peri Grill Cottage	Unit 2, Futures House, The Moakes	544 yd
Cod's Plaice	Unit 3, Whitehorse Vale	731 yd
Southern Fried Chicken & Pizza Direct	48a Calverton Road	975 yd
Chef Peking Chinese Take Away	50 Calverton Road	975 yd
Luton Town Fish & Chips	48 Calverton Road	975 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Local T/A B+M Stores	Unit G & H, Marsh Farm Shopping Centre, The Moakes	395 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Quantock Rise	796 yd
Tesco Express	58-60 Calverton Road	975 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lea Manor Recreation Centre NORTHWELL DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	394 yd
Bramingham Primary School FREEMAN AVENUE	grass pitches	916 yd
Great Braminham Park EDGCOTT	grass pitches	923 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	98.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of LU3 3QS