Holford Way is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 4EB is located in the Bramingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holford Way, Luton, LU3 4EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 4EA, LU3 4EH, LU3 4EJ, LU3 4EY, LU3 4EX, LU3 4EZ, LU3 4ET, LU3 4HF, LU3 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU3 4EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 47.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 52.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 27.2% | 31.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.1% | 59.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 61.4% | 47.4% | -14.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 43% | 13.5% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 37.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% 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% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 71.4% | 59.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 87% | 78% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 12% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 77.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 21.1% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 0.3% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holford Way was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Holford Way has the lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2024-01-24 | £713,813 |
| 8 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-01-31 | £633,169 |
| 2 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-12-14 | £588,918 |
| 16 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2010-09-06 | £762,353 |
| 12 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2009-09-11 | £910,611 |
LU3 4EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramingham Primary School Freeman Avenue , LU3 4BL | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Primary Academy Stockholm Way , LU3 3SS | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Academy Hexton Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,132 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 | 1,591 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 3,720 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 | 4,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 4,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeries Restaurant | Keech Cottage Childrens Hospice, Great Bramingham Lane | 625 yd | |
| Luton Women and Girls Cricket Club | Lancaster Avenue | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bedfordshire Golf Club | Warden Hill Road, Luton | 749 yd | |
| The Brim and Crown | The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise | 749 yd | |
| The Warden Beefeater | The Warden, 129 Barton Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod's Plaice | Unit 3, Whitehorse Vale | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Quantock Rise | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Braminham Park EDGCOTT | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Bramingham Primary School FREEMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| South Beds Golf Club WARDEN HILL ROAD | golf | 742 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School WARDEN HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Lancaster Avenue Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LANCASTER AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.