Pembroke Avenue is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 9BJ 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 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, LU4 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 9BT, LU4 9BW, LU4 9BL, LU4 9DJ, LU4 9BH, LU4 9DL, LU4 9DD, LU4 9SL, LU4 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU4 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 30.3% | 35.5% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 52.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 46.3% | 44% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 42.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22% | 21% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 28.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 13% | 5.2% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.5% 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 | 4.2% | 9.4% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 28% | 32.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 29.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 4.8% | -7.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 33.9% | 29.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -51.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 63.8% | 54.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 14% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.6% | 23.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 54.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 30.7% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 4.6% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 4.1% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.4% | 37.2% | -27.8% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 44% | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Avenue was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% lower than the Challney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pembroke Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney and the 18th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-24 | £346,258 |
| 86 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-05-05 | £295,326 |
| 92 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-11-10 | £232,930 |
| 94 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2016-03-24 | £312,641 |
| 72 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2015-12-22 | £271,797 |
LU4 9BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 3,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School Linden Road , LU4 9RD | 2out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton Road Primary School Norton Road , LU3 2NX | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gardenia Avenue , LU3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Primary School Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhall Primary School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | 2out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 5,015 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 | 4,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amayas | 10 Marsh Road | 331 yd | |
| Desi Junction | 158b Chester Avenue | 455 yd | |
| New Darbar Cafe | 241a Selbourne Road | 627 yd | |
| Seafood & Grill House | 181 Marsh Road | 647 yd | |
| Foodfellas | 163 Marsh Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Boys of Luton 2015 Ltd | Luton Boys Club, Chaul End Centre, 515 Dunstable Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONER KING | 179 Marsh Road | 403 yd | |
| Happy Friend Fish Bar | 90 Marsh Road | 428 yd | |
| Tang's Fish Shop | 75 Beechwood Road | 428 yd | |
| Bonitos Peri Peri | 82 Roman Road | 472 yd | |
| BHAGARA | Unit 2 (Section A1), 314-318 SELBOURNE ROAD | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 171-177 Marsh Road | 382 yd | |
| Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road | 666 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 187-191 Marsh Road | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Athletic Sports & Social Club (Closed) Tenby Drive | grass pitches | 118 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School BEECHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Blundell Road Recreation Ground BLUNDELL ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School GARDENIA AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Alder Crescent Recreation Ground ALDER CRES | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Chaul End Lane Open Space DUNSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.