Holford Way is in Luton and in Luton district. LU3 4EY is located in the Bramingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holford Way, Luton, LU3 4EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU3 4EX, LU3 4ED, LU3 4EU, LU3 4ET, LU3 4EE, LU3 4EB, LU3 4EN, LU3 4EH, LU3 4EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU3 4EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4EY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 30.7% | 27.8% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 61.2% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) 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 | 60.5% | 49.3% | -11.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 41% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 10.6% | 10.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 41.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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 | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 13.3% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79% | 63.8% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 83.4% | 78.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 78.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 19.7% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 1% | -14.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holford Way was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Bramingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holford Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Bramingham and the 66th lowest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2019-05-10 | £353,757 |
| 20 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-11-30 | £382,925 |
| 40 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-03-11 | £512,963 |
| 32 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2014-09-24 | £439,237 |
| 22 Holford Way, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-04-23 | £426,282 |
LU3 4EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 4EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,154 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 | 3,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 5,003 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 | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Infant School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Junior School Birdsfoot Lane , LU3 2DN | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meads Primary School Sawtry Close , LU3 2UE | 3out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 1out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Middle School Hexton Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4JZ | - not rated | 4,881 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,902 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 | 1,571 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ameina Community Education 19a Ambleside , Luton LU3 2SF | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Women and Girls Cricket Club | Lancaster Avenue | 677 yd | |
| Valeries Restaurant | Keech Cottage Childrens Hospice, Great Bramingham Lane | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brim and Crown | The Bramingham, 1 Quantock Rise | 638 yd | |
| South Bedfordshire Golf Club | Warden Hill Road, Luton | 661 yd | |
| The Warden Beefeater | The Warden, 129 Barton Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod's Plaice | Unit 3, Whitehorse Vale | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Quantock Rise | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bramingham Primary School FREEMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Great Braminham Park EDGCOTT | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Lancaster Avenue Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LANCASTER AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School WARDEN HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 711 yd |
| South Beds Golf Club WARDEN HILL ROAD | golf | 776 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 | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.