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Warwick Road West is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 8BJ 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 Warwick Road West, Luton, LU4 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: LU4 8BQ, LU4 8AP, LU4 8AR, LU4 8BH, LU4 8AL, LU4 8BG, LU4 8BP, LU4 8BW, LU4 8AQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU4 8BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.1%50.7%0.6% 51.0% -0.3%
Male49.9%49.3%-0.6% 49.0% 0.3%

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 8BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.6%36.6%4.0% 37.9% -1.3%
Married: Opposite sex53.2%51.7%-1.5% 44.2% 7.5%
Married: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Separated2.3%1.5%-0.8% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced4.3%4.2%-0.1% 9.1% -4.9%
Widowed7.6%5.1%-2.5% 6.1% -1.0%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.9%48.9%6.0% 48.4% 0.5%
Good health38.9%36.6%-2.3% 33.6% 3.0%
Fair health11.4%9%-2.4% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health5.3%5.1%-0.2% 4.0% 1.1%
Very bad health1.5%0.4%-1.1% 1.2% -0.8%

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 8BJ this area, 30.1% 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 18.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications35.5%30.1%-5.4% 18.2% 11.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.6%12.5%1.9% 9.6% 2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.3%16.1%5.8% 13.4% 2.7%
Apprenticeship1%1.2%0.2% 5.3% -4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.6%11.3%4.7% 16.9% -5.6%
Degree or Similar16.3%18.8%2.5% 33.8% -15.0%
Other19.6%9.9%-9.7% 2.8% 7.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 7.8% 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)
Bangladeshi36.6%49.1%12.5% 1.1% 48.0%
Chinese0.6%0%-0.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian4%6.2%2.2% 3.1% 3.1%
Pakistani35.8%24.6%-11.2% 2.7% 21.9%
Other Asian2.5%4.9%2.4% 1.6% 3.3%
Black African2.1%1.2%-0.9% 2.5% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.8%0.4% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0%0.8%0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian2.3%2.9%0.6% 0.8% 2.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0.4%0.2% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other0.6%0.4%-0.2% 0.8% -0.4%
White13.7%7.8%-5.9% 81.4% -73.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.2%0%-0.2% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0.6%0%-0.6% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.2%0.8%0.6% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 50.5% 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 Kingdom50.3%50.5%0.2% 83.2% -32.7%
European Union5.3%5.1%-0.2% 6.1% -1.0%
Rest of Europe1.1%0.4%-0.7% 0.8% -0.4%
Africa1.9%1.2%-0.7% 2.7% -1.5%
Middle East and Asia40.8%42.3%1.5% 5.6% 36.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%0.4%-0.2% 1.3% -0.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK49.9%50.5%0.6% 83.2% -32.7%
10+ Years7.2%33.1%25.9% 9.8% 23.3%
5-10 Years8.2%6%-2.2% 2.9% 3.1%
2-5 Years8.2%8%-0.2% 2.2% 5.8%
Less than 2 years26.5%2.5%-24.0% 1.9% 0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.8% 76.7% -6.9%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Spain4.1% 0.4% 3.7%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland1.2% 1.3% -0.1%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Southern Asia14.6% 1.2% 13.4%
No passport held4.9% 13.5% -8.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion3.9% 37.2% -33.3%
Christian8% 46.2% -38.2%
Buddhist0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Hindu1% 1.7% -0.7%
Muslim78% 6.5% 71.5%
Sikh3.3% 0.9% 2.4%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered4.5% 6.0% -1.5%

Safety

Is Warwick Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warwick Road West was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Beech Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Warwick Road West has the 29th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beech Hill and the 241st highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.



🔎 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 8BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Warwick Road West are based on 84 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 Warwick Road West, Luton, LU4 8BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU4 8BJ

Average Price
£211,039
Semi-Detached
£226,899
Terraced
£209,787
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Warwick Road West

Average Price
£205,221
Semi-Detached
£221,971
Terraced
£204,384
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Warwick Road West

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
58 Warwick Road West, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£225,0002023-12-15 £233,944
42 Warwick Road West, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£175,0002022-10-18 £170,874
59 Warwick Road West, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£205,0002021-02-26 £238,886
75 Warwick Road West, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002018-08-09 £194,555
58 Warwick Road West, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£178,0002017-09-05 £208,155
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU4 8BJ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in LU4 8BJ 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 family62
Full-Time Employee62
Part-Time Employee53
Student (economically inactive)35
Retired28
Self-Employed26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)22
Unemployed19
Other14
Long-Term Sick or disabled12

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Accommodation and food service activities14
Transport and storage13
Human health and social work activities9
Education9
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing6
Other5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Information and communication3
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Construction1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Financial and insurance activities1
Real estate activities1

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 1,476 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Russell Street , LU1 5EA
3out of 4 1,957 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hart Hill Nursery School
Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS
3out of 4 2,652 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Gill Blowers Nursery School
1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL
2out of 4 3,456 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grasmere Nursery School
Icknield Way , LU3 2BT
4out of 4 3,914 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 4 334 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Maidenhall Primary School
Newark Road , LU4 8LD
2out of 4 653 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Foxdell Infant School
Dallow Road , LU1 1TG
3out of 4 766 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dallow Primary School
Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ
3out of 4 841 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Denbigh Primary School
Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS
4out of 4 960 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 1,103 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Stockwood Park Academy
Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP
2out of 4 2,039 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Boys
Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ
4out of 4 2,486 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Icknield High School
Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH
3out of 4 2,727 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Challney High School for Girls
Addington Way , LU4 9FJ
2out of 4 2,728 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 2,600 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rabia Girls' and Boys' School
12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX
- not rated 320 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Mehria Primary School
23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD
- not rated 323 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Active Support Education Centre
Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ
- not rated 613 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Olive Tree Primary School
116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE
- not rated 653 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)
82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH
- not rated 834 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
Rathiga Restaurant276 Dunstable Road212 yd
Al Badar Original237 Dunstable Road230 yd
Luton Town Football Club1 Maple Road East333 yd
Waffle kitchen182 Dunstable Road365 yd
Baguette Corner198 Dunstable Road365 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Luton Bobbers Supporters Club101 Oak Road308 yd
Beech Hill Conservative Club18a Leagrave Road458 yd
Beech Hill Bowling ClubBeech Hill Bowling Club, 407 Dunstable Road910 yd
The Greenhouse23 Crawley Road1,017 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Awesome Wings & Bunz77 Oak Road309 yd
Norms Caribbean1 Maple Road East333 yd
My Belgian Waffle182 Dunstable Road365 yd
Tast Of Kotli320-324 Dunstable Road386 yd
Niralla Sweets Ltd15-17 Leagrave Road389 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express326-340 Dunstable Road533 yd
Sainsbury'sJ Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road824 yd
Co-operative151-153 Biscot Road929 yd
Lidl Great Britain LimitedLidl Food Store, Francis Street944 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Luton Town Fc (Kenilworth Road)
Maple Road
grass pitches322 yd
Dallow Learning Community Centre
DALLOW ROAD
artificial grass pitch459 yd
Gym 1
BRITANNIA ESTATE BRITANNIA ESTATE LEAGRAVE ROAD
health and fitness suite585 yd
Dallow Primary School
DALLOW ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches732 yd
Maidenhall Primary School
NEWARK ROAD
grass pitches734 yd
Denbigh High School
ALEXANDRA AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts1,044 yd
Kingsway Recreation Ground
THE 61 FOOTBALL CLUB THE 61 FOOTBALL CLUB BEVERLEY ROAD
grass pitches1,049 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 98.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 98.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 94.6%

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 speed43.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed98.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed11 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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