Overview of LU4 9BJ

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%50.7%-1.9% 51.0% -0.3%
Male47.4%49.3%1.9% 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 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.3%35.5%5.2% 37.9% -2.4%
Married: Opposite sex53.9%52.6%-1.3% 44.2% 8.4%
Separated5.5%2.9%-2.6% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced7.1%6.5%-0.6% 9.1% -2.6%
Widowed3.1%2.6%-0.5% 6.1% -3.5%

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 (86.5%) 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 health46.3%44%-2.3% 48.4% -4.4%
Good health38.1%42.5%4.4% 33.6% 8.9%
Fair health10.6%10.6%0.0% 12.7% -2.1%
Bad health3.4%2.2%-1.2% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health1.6%0.7%-0.9% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22%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 Levels13.8%14.5%0.7% 13.4% 1.1%
Apprenticeship2.4%4.5%2.1% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%15.8%3.6% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar22.4%28.7%6.3% 33.8% -5.1%
Other13%5.2%-7.8% 2.8% 2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.2%9.4%5.2% 1.1% 8.3%
Indian4%5.8%1.8% 3.1% 2.7%
Pakistani28%32.4%4.4% 2.7% 29.7%
Other Asian7.4%2.7%-4.7% 1.6% 1.1%
Black African12.7%4.8%-7.9% 2.5% 2.3%
Black Caribbean5.6%5.1%-0.5% 1.0% 4.1%
Other Black1.6%2.2%0.6% 0.5% 1.7%
Mixed White and Asian0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.9%1.9%0.0% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
White33.9%29.5%-4.4% 81.4% -51.9%
Arab0.5%1.2%0.7% 0.6% 0.6%
Other0%2.9%2.9% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.3% 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 Kingdom63.8%54.3%-9.5% 83.2% -28.9%
European Union4.8%14%9.2% 6.1% 7.9%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.2%-0.1% 0.8% -0.6%
Africa8.2%5.1%-3.1% 2.7% 2.4%
Middle East and Asia20.6%23.2%2.6% 5.6% 17.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.1%1.9%-0.2% 1.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.1%54.3%-5.8% 83.2% -28.9%
10+ Years3.7%30.7%27.0% 9.8% 20.9%
5-10 Years4%6.3%2.3% 2.9% 3.4%
2-5 Years13.8%4.6%-9.2% 2.2% 2.4%
Less than 2 years18.5%4.1%-14.4% 1.9% 2.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.9% 76.7% -6.8%
Ireland3.4% 0.6% 2.8%
Italy2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Lithuania0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland5.3% 1.3% 4.0%
Romania2.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Other EU countries3.9% 1.5% 2.4%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North Africa0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Southern Asia4.1% 1.2% 2.9%
North America and the Caribbean1% 0.3% 0.7%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held4.8% 13.5% -8.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion9.4% 37.2% -27.8%
Christian35.5% 46.2% -10.7%
Hindu1.4% 1.7% -0.3%
Muslim44% 6.5% 37.5%
Sikh1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Pembroke Avenue Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,000
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LU4 9BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pembroke Avenue are based on 122 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 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, LU4 9BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LU4 9BJ

Average Price
£282,934
Semi-Detached
£296,492
Terraced
£246,782
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pembroke Avenue

Average Price
£287,863
Semi-Detached
£302,672
Terraced
£275,706
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pembroke AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
71 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002024-05-24 £346,258
86 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£285,0002023-05-05 £295,326
92 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£195,0002020-11-10 £232,930
94 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£228,0002016-03-24 £312,641
72 Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Luton
Terraced, an established residential building
£192,5002015-12-22 £271,797
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LU4 9BJ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee109
Self-Employed38
Part-Time Employee37
Retired28
Looking after home or family28
Student (economically inactive)23
Other17
Unemployed14
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities21
Transport and storage20
Manufacturing15
Accommodation and food service activities12
Education12
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Administrative and support service activities7
Information and communication6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Construction5
Other3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

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 2,919 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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Amayas10 Marsh Road331 yd
Desi Junction158b Chester Avenue455 yd
New Darbar Cafe241a Selbourne Road627 yd
Seafood & Grill House181 Marsh Road647 yd
Foodfellas163 Marsh Road693 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Old Boys of Luton 2015 LtdLuton Boys Club, Chaul End Centre, 515 Dunstable Road1,037 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
DONER KING179 Marsh Road403 yd
Happy Friend Fish Bar90 Marsh Road428 yd
Tang's Fish Shop75 Beechwood Road428 yd
Bonitos Peri Peri82 Roman Road472 yd
BHAGARAUnit 2 (Section A1), 314-318 SELBOURNE ROAD507 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd171-177 Marsh Road382 yd
Lidl164-170 Marsh Road666 yd
Poundstretcher187-191 Marsh Road693 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kent Athletic Sports & Social Club (Closed)
Tenby Drive
grass pitches118 yd
Beechwood Primary School
BEECHWOOD ROAD
grass pitches409 yd
Blundell Road Recreation Ground
BLUNDELL ROAD
grass pitches564 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School
GARDENIA AVENUE
athletics tracks, grass pitches564 yd
Alder Crescent Recreation Ground
ALDER CRES
grass pitches837 yd
Chaul End Lane Open Space
DUNSTABLE ROAD
grass pitches1,033 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 speed128.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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