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Kimberley Close is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 0SL 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 Kimberley Close, Luton, LU4 0SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU4 0SQ, LU4 0TW, LU4 0SG, LU4 0SD, LU4 0SA, LU4 0SZ, LU4 0SJ, LU4 0RY, LU4 0SH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU4 0SL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.1%47.1%-2.0% 51.0% -3.9%
Male50.9%52.9%2.0% 49.0% 3.9%

Partnership Status

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 0SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37%45.4%8.4% 37.9% 7.5%
Married: Opposite sex38.5%30.9%-7.6% 44.2% -13.3%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated5.3%3.1%-2.2% 2.2% 0.9%
Divorced11.5%14.9%3.4% 9.1% 5.8%
Widowed7.2%5.7%-1.5% 6.1% -0.4%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health36.6%36.1%-0.5% 48.4% -12.3%
Good health35.8%32.8%-3.0% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health18.1%18.4%0.3% 12.7% 5.7%
Bad health8.7%10.2%1.5% 4.0% 6.2%
Very bad health0.8%2.5%1.7% 1.2% 1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around LU4 0SL this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications33.2%33.5%0.3% 18.2% 15.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.9%15.5%0.6% 9.6% 5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.3%7.7%-9.6% 13.4% -5.7%
Apprenticeship2.9%5.7%2.8% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.7%12.4%3.7% 16.9% -4.5%
Degree or Similar12%22.2%10.2% 33.8% -11.6%
Other11.1%3.1%-8.0% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.2%2.9%-1.3% 1.1% 1.8%
Indian3.8%6.2%2.4% 3.1% 3.1%
Pakistani6.4%10.4%4.0% 2.7% 7.7%
Other Asian2.3%1.2%-1.1% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African5.3%6.6%1.3% 2.5% 4.1%
Black Caribbean5.3%5.8%0.5% 1.0% 4.8%
Other Black0.4%0.8%0.4% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%0%-1.1% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%1.7%1.7% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean4.2%2.9%-1.3% 0.9% 2.0%
Mixed Other0.4%1.2%0.8% 0.8% 0.4%
White65.3%57.3%-8.0% 81.4% -24.1%
Arab0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0.8%2.5%1.7% 1.6% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 72.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.5%72.8%-8.7% 83.2% -10.4%
European Union3.8%8.6%4.8% 6.1% 2.5%
Rest of Europe0.8%1.2%0.4% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa3.4%4.5%1.1% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia8.3%10.3%2.0% 5.6% 4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.3%2.1%-0.2% 1.3% 0.8%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.1%72.5%-5.6% 83.2% -10.7%
10+ Years1.9%21.7%19.8% 9.8% 11.9%
5-10 Years2.3%2.5%0.2% 2.9% -0.4%
2-5 Years3.8%1.6%-2.2% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years14%1.6%-12.4% 1.9% -0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.7% 76.7% -5.0%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Romania1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other EU countries2.5% 1.5% 1.0%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Southern Asia1.2% 1.2% 0.0%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held17.6% 13.5% 4.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion24.3% 37.2% -12.9%
Christian49% 46.2% 2.8%
Hindu4.9% 1.7% 3.2%
Muslim17.3% 6.5% 10.8%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Kimberley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimberley Close was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Lewsey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kimberley Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Lewsey and the 149th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,600
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LU4 0SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kimberley Close are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Luton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kimberley Close, Luton, LU4 0SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU4 0SL

Average Price
£255,986
Semi-Detached
£289,827
Terraced
£226,096
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£163,481
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kimberley Close

Average Price
£264,216
Semi-Detached
£278,813
Terraced
£251,293
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£168,259
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kimberley CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
18 Kimberley Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£300,0002024-12-06 £303,640
30 Kimberley Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002022-08-04 £222,444
1 Kimberley Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002022-07-15 £438,582
12 Kimberley Close, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002022-05-12 £103,975
16 Kimberley Close, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002022-05-12 £303,017
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU4 0SL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee58
Retired31
Long-Term Sick or disabled24
Other17
Part-Time Employee17
Looking after home or family16
Self-Employed12
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Manufacturing14
Construction13
Administrative and support service activities10
Human health and social work activities9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Education6
Transport and storage5
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Real estate activities3
Information and communication2
Financial and insurance activities1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Other1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow Nursery School
Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU
4out of 4 781 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Pastures Way Nursery School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 1,058 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 2,636 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road , LU6 1DL
4out of 4 3,030 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Vale Academy
Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP
3out of 4 621 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chantry Primary Academy
Tomlinson Avenue , LU4 0QP
3out of 4 686 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hadrian Academy
Hadrian Avenue , LU5 4SR
3out of 4 884 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Southfield Primary School
Pastures Way , LU4 0PE
3out of 4 996 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG
3out of 4 1,202 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Chalk Hills Academy
Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE
3out of 4 1,062 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Houghton Regis Academy
Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX
1out of 4 1,724 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Academy Dunstable
Houghton Road , LU5 5AB
2out of 4 2,082 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
2out of 4 2,604 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 2,709 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Bedfordshire College
Kingsway , LU5 4HG
- not rated 1,656 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priory Academy
Britain Street , LU5 4JA
3out of 4 2,113 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oneschool Global Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue , LU5 4QL
- not rated 1,045 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Academy of Central Bedfordshire
Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX
3out of 4 1,741 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Chiltern School
Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX
3out of 4 1,808 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's School
28 Priory Road , LU5 4HR
- not rated 2,007 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Al Hikmah Boys School
145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE
- not rated 2,488 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The RestaurantVocalink - Mastercard, Unit 17 Humphrys Road211 yd
Guru Nanak Wellbeing Club161-161B Dunstable Road335 yd
Blue Apple Contract Catering LtdWhitbread plc, Whitbread Court503 yd
Blue Apple Contract Catering LtdWhitbread PLC, Chiswell Court506 yd
Costa LtdCosta House, Samuel Court565 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Poynters ArmsPoynters Road, Dunstable403 yd
The Club (Lewsey Social Club)Sport Inn On The Park, Pastures Way1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rooster97 Tomlinson Avenue483 yd
SF Peri Peri95 Tomlinson Avenue538 yd
Indian Spice (Authentic)530 Leagrave High Street587 yd
Domino's Pizza63 Katherine Drive, Dunstable844 yd
Ocean Breeze55 Katherine Drive, Dunstable848 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative7-9 St Dominics Square452 yd
Co-operative Group37-43 Katherine Drive, Dunstable848 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Vale Academy
WILBURY DRIVE
grass pitches579 yd
Chantry Primary Academy
TOMLINSON AVENUE
grass pitches591 yd
The Chalk Hills Academy
LEAGRAVE HIGH STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite785 yd
Hadrian Academy
HADRIAN AVENUE
grass pitches848 yd
Barnfield West Academy (Closed)
Leagrave High Street
grass pitches933 yd
Moore Crescent Recreation Ground
Moore Crescent
grass pitches951 yd
Ridgeway Avenue
Ridgeway Avenue
grass pitches975 yd
St Martin De Porres Primary School
PASTURES WAY
grass pitches1,087 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 94.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.1%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed85 Mbit/s
Average download speed120 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.