Wingate Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 8PX is located in the Challney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wingate Road, Luton, LU4 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 8PP, LU4 8PR, LU4 8SA, LU4 8PH, LU4 8RP, LU4 9RR, LU4 8RR, LU4 9RP, LU4 8FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 8PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8PX 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 28.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 61.1% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 50.9% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 35.5% | -7.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 17% | 21.3% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 35.2% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 17.5% | 2.8% | -14.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.3% 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 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 31.1% | 34% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 31.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 36.4% | 25.3% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -56.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 64% | 51.3% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 25.8% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 51.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 30.6% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 3.2% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 11.6% | 1.2% | 10.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wingate Road was 169.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% higher than the Beech Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wingate Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beech Hill and the 82nd highest crime rate of 582 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Wingate Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-03-14 | £299,820 |
| 22 Wingate Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-10-20 | £255,514 |
| 38A Wingate Road, Luton, Luton Other, an established residential building | £4,000,000 | 2021-04-06 | £4,083,060 |
| 64 Wingate Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, a newly built property | £290,000 | 2019-07-03 | £350,565 |
| 66 Wingate Road, Luton, Luton Detached, a newly built property | £335,000 | 2019-06-24 | £396,614 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Bank Nursery Wauluds Bank Drive , LU3 3LZ | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Junior School Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Primary School Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhall Primary School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhall Infant School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Road Primary School Norton Road , LU3 2NX | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys and Community College Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streetfield Middle School Dunstable Road , Caddington LU1 4BB | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 5,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Academy Priory Academy, Britain Street , LU5 4JA | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Preparatory School 4 Roman Road , LU3 2QT | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School 77-79 Marsh Road , LU3 2QG | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Education, Tuition and Guidance Centre 9 Cosgrove Way , LU1 1XL | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Dees Family Cafe | The Range, Unit 1, Madford Retail Park, Dunstable Road | 343 yd | |
| New Darbar Cafe | 241a Selbourne Road | 398 yd | |
| Zaheers Venue & Buffet | 215 Selbourne Road | 422 yd | |
| Next Stop Cafe Ltd | 487 Dunstable Road | 456 yd | |
| Subway | Petrol Filling Station, 391 Dunstable Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Bowling Club | Beech Hill Bowling Club, 407 Dunstable Road | 606 yd | |
| Old Boys of Luton 2015 Ltd | Luton Boys Club, Chaul End Centre, 515 Dunstable Road | 729 yd | |
| The Leicester Arms | The Leicester Arms, 531 Dunstable Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darbar FC LTD | 100 Beechwood Road | 116 yd | |
| Tang's Fish Shop | 75 Beechwood Road | 338 yd | |
| BHAGARA | Unit 2 (Section A1), 314-318 SELBOURNE ROAD | 449 yd | |
| Food HQ | 314-318 Selbourne Road | 475 yd | |
| Forky’s | Unit A2, 314-318 Selbourne Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 171-177 Marsh Road | 943 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 326-340 Dunstable Road | 989 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Laporte Retail Park, Dallow Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Athletic Sports & Social Club (Closed) Tenby Drive | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Kingsway Recreation Ground THE 61 FOOTBALL CLUB THE 61 FOOTBALL CLUB BEVERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Chaul End Lane Open Space DUNSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Blundell Road Recreation Ground BLUNDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Maidenhall Primary School NEWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GARDENIA AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School BEECHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Alder Crescent Recreation Ground ALDER CRES | grass pitches | 985 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 110.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 244.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 244.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.