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Maple Road East is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 8BG is located in the Beech Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Maple Road East, Luton, LU4 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU4 8BH, LU4 8AQ, LU4 8BQ, LU4 8BJ, LU4 8AP, LU4 8AR, LU4 8AD, LU4 8BW, LU4 8AA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 8BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.6%52.5%2.9% 51.0% 1.5%
Male50.4%47.5%-2.9% 49.0% -1.5%

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 vicinity of LU4 8BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.5%26.3%-1.2% 37.9% -11.6%
Married: Opposite sex57%61.1%4.1% 44.2% 16.9%
Separated4.2%2%-2.2% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced3.8%3.8%0.0% 9.1% -5.3%
Widowed7.5%6.8%-0.7% 6.1% 0.7%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.7%45.4%-1.3% 48.4% -3.0%
Good health33%34.4%1.4% 33.6% 0.8%
Fair health15.6%14.4%-1.2% 12.7% 1.7%
Bad health3.7%4.7%1.0% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health1%1.1%0.1% 1.2% -0.1%

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 8BG this area, 36.9% 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 21.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications31.3%36.9%5.6% 18.2% 18.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.5%13.7%1.2% 9.6% 4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.1%11.3%-0.8% 13.4% -2.1%
Apprenticeship0.4%1.4%1.0% 5.3% -3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.4%8.5%-0.9% 16.9% -8.4%
Degree or Similar11.7%21.2%9.5% 33.8% -12.6%
Other22.6%7.2%-15.4% 2.8% 4.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.2% 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)
Bangladeshi50.9%48.1%-2.8% 1.1% 47.0%
Chinese0.5%0.2%-0.3% 0.7% -0.5%
Indian2.9%5.6%2.7% 3.1% 2.5%
Pakistani25.7%25.2%-0.5% 2.7% 22.5%
Other Asian1.5%2.2%0.7% 1.6% 0.6%
Black African3.4%1.6%-1.8% 2.5% -0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%0.7%0.0% 1.0% -0.3%
Other Black0%0.7%0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%0.4%-0.8% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other1.5%0.2%-1.3% 0.8% -0.6%
White10.8%10.2%-0.6% 81.4% -71.2%
Roma0%1.8%1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
Arab0.5%0.2%-0.3% 0.6% -0.4%
Other0.5%2.2%1.7% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom45.5%38.8%-6.7% 83.2% -44.4%
European Union5.9%13.7%7.8% 6.1% 7.6%
Rest of Europe0.7%0.9%0.2% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa2.7%2.5%-0.2% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia44.5%44.2%-0.3% 5.6% 38.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK45.2%38.8%-6.4% 83.2% -44.4%
10+ Years5.6%26.2%20.6% 9.8% 16.4%
5-10 Years10%9.6%-0.4% 2.9% 6.7%
2-5 Years11.5%17%5.5% 2.2% 14.8%
Less than 2 years27.6%8.3%-19.3% 1.9% 6.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.6% 76.7% -23.1%
Ireland0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Italy11.2% 0.6% 10.6%
Portugal2% 0.5% 1.5%
Spain2.5% 0.4% 2.1%
Lithuania0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Poland2.2% 1.3% 0.9%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
Other Europe0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia15.9% 1.2% 14.7%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
No passport held5.2% 13.5% -8.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion3.4% 37.2% -33.8%
Christian10.3% 46.2% -35.9%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Hindu2.2% 1.7% 0.5%
Muslim76.1% 6.5% 69.6%
Sikh3.1% 0.9% 2.2%
Not answered4.7% 6.0% -1.3%

Safety

Is Maple Road East dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maple Road East was 107.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% higher than the Beech Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maple Road East has the 27th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beech Hill and the 153rd highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,300
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LU4 8BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maple Road East are based on 12 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 Maple Road East, Luton, LU4 8BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU4 8BG

Average Price
£204,200
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£204,200
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maple Road East

Average Price
£196,121
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£196,121
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maple Road East

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
30 Maple Road East, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£205,0002021-01-27 £239,167
24 Maple Road East, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£200,0002020-09-11 £246,650
34 Maple Road East, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£185,0002018-07-27 £220,756
24 Maple Road East, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£196,0002018-02-09 £230,561
36 Maple Road East, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£170,0002016-10-10 £214,442
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU4 8BG

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in LU4 8BG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Looking after home or family61
Full-Time Employee59
Part-Time Employee49
Retired26
Self-Employed22
Student (economically inactive)19
Other15
Unemployed14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Long-Term Sick or disabled13

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Accommodation and food service activities15
Transport and storage14
Manufacturing9
Administrative and support service activities9
Education9
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Human health and social work activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Other2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Information and communication1
Construction1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rothesay Nursery School
59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB
3out of 4 1,343 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 1,825 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 2,560 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 3,589 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
4out of 4 4,017 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW
2out of 4 295 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ
3out of 4 711 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road , LU4 8LD
2out of 4 784 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Foxdell Infant School
Dallow Road , LU1 1TG
3out of 4 796 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS
4out of 4 1,059 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Denbigh High School
Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE
4out of 4 1,113 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP
2out of 4 1,924 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 2,603 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Icknield High School
Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH
3out of 4 2,817 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
2out of 4 2,852 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Luton Sixth Form College
Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW
- not rated 2,640 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD
- not rated 336 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rabia Girls' and Boys' School
12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX
- not rated 444 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Olive Tree Primary School
116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE
- not rated 598 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ
- not rated 684 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH
- not rated 736 yd Other independent school No Girls 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
Luton Town Football Club1 Maple Road East207 yd
Al Badar Original237 Dunstable Road244 yd
Rathiga Restaurant276 Dunstable Road290 yd
Abena`s Kitchen162 Dallow Road331 yd
Waffle kitchen182 Dunstable Road363 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Luton Bobbers Supporters Club101 Oak Road232 yd
Beech Hill Conservative Club18a Leagrave Road450 yd
The Greenhouse23 Crawley Road920 yd
Beech Hill Bowling ClubBeech Hill Bowling Club, 407 Dunstable Road1,040 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Norms Caribbean1 Maple Road East207 yd
Awesome Wings & Bunz77 Oak Road229 yd
BAHO FISH & CHIPS LIMITED40 Wimborne Road268 yd
Dallow Karahi2a Granville Road298 yd
My Belgian Waffle182 Dunstable Road363 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express326-340 Dunstable Road668 yd
Sainsbury'sJ Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road717 yd
Lidl Great Britain LimitedLidl Food Store, Francis Street847 yd
Co-operative151-153 Biscot Road1,003 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Luton Town Fc (Kenilworth Road)
Maple Road
grass pitches199 yd
Dallow Learning Community Centre
DALLOW ROAD
artificial grass pitch460 yd
Dallow Primary School
DALLOW ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches605 yd
Gym 1
BRITANNIA ESTATE BRITANNIA ESTATE LEAGRAVE ROAD
health and fitness suite670 yd
Maidenhall Primary School
NEWARK ROAD
grass pitches869 yd
Denbigh High School
ALEXANDRA AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts1,070 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 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%

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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed137.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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