Cotefield is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 0EQ 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 Cotefield, Luton, LU4 0EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 0EH, LU4 0EG, LU4 0EL, LU4 0NA, LU4 0EF, LU4 0EJ, LU4 0XD, LU4 0ED, LU4 0ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 0EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents 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 | 52.4% | 53.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 LU4 0EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 33.5% | 28% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.9% | 53.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 12.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 52.4% | 57% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 27.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 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 | 23.5% | 20.6% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 38.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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 | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 13.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 12.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 59.6% | 44% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 58.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 58.6% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 23.5% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 58.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 21.7% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 1.4% | -7.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 10.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotefield was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Challney average.
Cotefield has the lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Challney and the lowest crime rate of 584 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cotefield, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-05-04 | £354,545 |
| 12 Cotefield, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2014-11-27 | £643,979 |
| 2 Cotefield, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-03-12 | £449,091 |
| 9 Cotefield, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2013-09-30 | £377,772 |
| 4 Cotefield, Luton, Luton Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2013-01-21 | £370,981 |
LU4 0EQ 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 student residents living in LU4 0EQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 90 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrars Junior School Lewsey Road , LU4 0ES | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrars Academy Macaulay Road , LU4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leagrave Primary School Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PF | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 4,671 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 | 3,348 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 | 593 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 | 600 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,902 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 | 421 yd | |
| Lewsey Sports Park Cafe | Lewsey Park, Pastures Way | 792 yd | |
| Elements | Electrolux, Oakley Road | 990 yd | |
| Dhilkush wellbeing club | Hindu Community Centre | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club | Social Club Reception Hall, Luton And Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road | 469 yd | |
| The Club (Lewsey Social Club) | Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market | Lewsey Road | 240 yd | |
| Nicey’s | 60 Holkham Close | 789 yd | |
| Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken | 2 Addington Court, Addington Way | 863 yd | |
| Pepes Fish Bar Ltd | 913 Dunstable Road | 978 yd | |
| China House | 310 Oakley Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Ferrars Academy MACAULAY ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Leagrave Primary School STRANGERS WAY | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Challney High School For Girls Addington Way | artificial grass pitch | 467 yd |
| Lewsey Sports Park LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE PASTURES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 620 yd |
| Lewsey Park LEWSEY SPORTS PARK LEWSEY SPORTS PARK PASTURES WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Challney High School For Boys STONEYGATE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 692 yd |
| Lewsey Park Pool PASTURES WAY | swimming pool | 792 yd |
| St Martin De Porres Primary School PASTURES WAY | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Dimensions Fitness (Luton) (Closed) Poynters Road | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Pure Gym (Luton And Dunstable) Skimpot Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.