Abercorn Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 0RW is located in the Lewsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abercorn Road, Luton, LU4 0RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 0RT, LU4 0RR, LU4 0RN, LU4 0RS, LU4 0RZ, LU4 0RX, LU4 0QS, LU4 0RP, LU4 0RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 0RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.3% | 52.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 0RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 34.2% | 34.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 52.7% | 10.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 40.8% | 52.6% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 31.6% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 11.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 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 | 32.1% | 19% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 30.2% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% 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 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 12.9% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 9.9% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 66.8% | 50.3% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -31.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 83.1% | 66.6% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 11.4% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 14.4% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 66.4% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 23.7% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.9% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abercorn Road was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Lewsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abercorn Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Lewsey and the 173rd highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Abercorn Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-05-15 | £275,336 |
| 33 Abercorn Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-07-19 | £256,437 |
| 29 Abercorn Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-06-19 | £278,056 |
| 25 Abercorn Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2013-09-27 | £295,314 |
| 25 Abercorn Road, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-01-07 | £260,677 |
LU4 0RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
LU4 0RW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Primary Academy Tomlinson Avenue , LU4 0QP | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Academy Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PF | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian Academy Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Academy Dunstable Houghton Road , LU5 5AB | 2out of 4 | 2,424 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 | 1,912 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 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Dunstable Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 2,132 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 | 2,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club | 161-161B Dunstable Road | 363 yd | |
| The Restaurant | Vocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road | 417 yd | |
| Dhilkush wellbeing club | Hindu Community Centre | 545 yd | |
| Really Awesome Coffee - Dunstable | Houghton Hall Visitors Centre, Park Road North | 728 yd | |
| Lewsey Sports Park Cafe | Lewsey Park, Pastures Way | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poynters Arms | Poynters Road, Dunstable | 326 yd | |
| The Club (Lewsey Social Club) | Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF Peri Peri | 95 Tomlinson Avenue | 194 yd | |
| Rooster | 97 Tomlinson Avenue | 300 yd | |
| Indian Spice (Authentic) | 530 Leagrave High Street | 351 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 779 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 7-9 St Dominics Square | 326 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chantry Primary Academy TOMLINSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| The Chalk Hills Academy LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Barnfield West Academy (Closed) Leagrave High Street | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| The Vale Academy WILBURY DRIVE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| St Martin De Porres Primary School PASTURES WAY | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Lewsey Park Pool PASTURES WAY | swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Hadrian Academy HADRIAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Lewsey Park LEWSEY SPORTS PARK LEWSEY SPORTS PARK PASTURES WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 958 yd |
| St Christophers Academy GORHAM WAY | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Lewsey Sports Park LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE PASTURES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 997 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 | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.