Faringdon Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 0EB is located in the Poets electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faringdon Road, Luton, LU4 0EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 0EU, LU4 0EA, LU4 0DX, LU4 0ED, LU4 0DT, LU4 0EE, LU4 0DS, LU4 0ET, LU4 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 0EB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 56.3% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 43.7% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU4 0EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 42.9% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 40.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.8% | 53.3% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.7% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.4% | 25.9% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 40.4% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 15.3% | 3.6% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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 | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 10% | 17% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 62.6% | 41.5% | -21.1% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 48.7% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 30.3% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 24.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 49.3% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 19.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 19.1% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 17% | 1.2% | 15.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faringdon Road was 964.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1586.0% higher than the Challney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faringdon Road has the highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney and the 9th highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 725.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Faringdon Road, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-04-30 | £365,000 |
| 18 Faringdon Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-16 | £344,094 |
| 19 Faringdon Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-07-25 | £337,890 |
| 10 Faringdon Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-06-04 | £318,556 |
| 9 Faringdon Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-07-26 | £368,919 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferrars Academy Macaulay Road , LU4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferrars Junior School Lewsey Road , LU4 0ES | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leagrave Primary School Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Primary School Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manshead CofE Academy Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | 1out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 4,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 672 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 | 683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House | Luton And Dunstable Hospital -Surgical Block, Lewsey Road | 227 yd | |
| Elements | Electrolux, Oakley Road | 963 yd | |
| Genting Casino Luton | Skimpot Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo | Mecca Bingo Hall, Skimpot Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club | Social Club Reception Hall, Luton And Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road | 169 yd | |
| The Leicester Arms | The Leicester Arms, 531 Dunstable Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market | Lewsey Road | 539 yd | |
| Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken | 2 Addington Court, Addington Way | 715 yd | |
| Pepes Fish Bar Ltd | 913 Dunstable Road | 901 yd | |
| China House | 310 Oakley Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Challney High School For Boys STONEYGATE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Challney High School For Girls Addington Way | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| The Ferrars Academy MACAULAY ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Leagrave Primary School STRANGERS WAY | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Pure Gym (Luton And Dunstable) Skimpot Lane | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Lewsey Sports Park LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE PASTURES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 990 yd |
| Dimensions Fitness (Luton) (Closed) Poynters Road | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Lewsey Park LEWSEY SPORTS PARK LEWSEY SPORTS PARK PASTURES WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.