Luton Road is in Chalton, Luton and in South Bedfordshire district. LU4 9TU is located in the Toddington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LU4 9TU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 47.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 9TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 25% | 24.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 60.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 10.5% | 14.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 10.4% | -12.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 87.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 88.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luton Road was 314.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 416.7% higher than the Eaton Bray average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Luton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray and the 18th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chalton Cross Cottages Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-12-23 | £359,141 |
| 4 Chalton Cross Cottages Luton Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-06-08 | £384,073 |
| 2 Chalton Cross Cottages Luton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-12-08 | £426,892 |
| 3 Chalton Cross Cottages Luton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-10-04 | £278,735 |
| 2 Chalton Cross Cottages Luton Road, Luton, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2003-12-12 | £304,149 |
LU4 9TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
LU4 9TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Westfield Road , LU6 1DL | 4out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalton Lower School Luton Road , Chalton LU4 9UJ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Park Community Primary Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pirton Hill Primary School Butely Road , LU4 9EX | 2out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklea Primary School Cranbrook Drive , Sundon Park LU3 3EW | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | 1out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Challney High School for Girls Addington Way , LU4 9FJ | 2out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfields Middle School Park Road , Toddington LU5 6AB | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 4,306 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 | 4,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Unit 1 Panattoni Park, Luton Road | 386 yd | |
| Salto Gymnastics Club | The Salto Centre, 98 Camford Way | 736 yd | |
| Lidl Staff Cafeteria | Lidl Regional Distribution Centre, Woodside Link | 801 yd | |
| Windy’s Deli & Grill | Osborne House, Sundon Road | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | 33 Luton Road, Chalton | 1,084 yd |
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Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.