Rodeheath is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 9XA is located in the Challney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rodeheath, Luton, LU4 9XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 9XB, LU4 9FN, LU4 9XD, LU4 9XH, LU4 9TW, LU4 9FS, LU4 9TH, LU4 9FP, LU4 9TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 9XA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.3% | 52.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 37% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 46.6% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 50.2% | 55.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.5% | 19.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 39% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 15.5% | 5.1% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.5% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 22.3% | 18.7% | 2.7% | 19.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 6.1% | -9.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 52.7% | 37.5% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -43.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 66.2% | 50% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 6.7% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 19.4% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 50% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 17% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.6% | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodeheath was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Challney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rodeheath has the 15th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney and the 99th lowest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Rodeheath, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-04-19 | £251,321 |
| 76 Rodeheath, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-13 | £378,402 |
| 62 Rodeheath, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-17 | £315,897 |
| 52 Rodeheath, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-07-27 | £327,131 |
| 26 Rodeheath, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-04 | £262,408 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Primary School Strangers Way , LU4 9ND | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Primary School Linden Road , LU4 9RD | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferrars Junior School Lewsey Road , LU4 0ES | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrars Academy Macaulay Road , LU4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside Primary School Chaul End Lane , LU4 8EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 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 | 142 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 2,945 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 | 3,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 3,969 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 | 3,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings House Preparatory School and Nursery King's House , High Street Leagrave LU4 9JY | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 364 - 370 Leagrave Road , LU3 1RF | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 2,654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elements | Electrolux, Oakley Road | 424 yd | |
| Desi Junction | 158b Chester Avenue | 624 yd | |
| Coffee House | Luton And Dunstable Hospital -Surgical Block, Lewsey Road | 800 yd | |
| Dee Dees Family Cafe | The Range, Unit 1, Madford Retail Park, Dunstable Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Orbital Trampoline Park - Cafe | 30 Chaul End Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leicester Arms | The Leicester Arms, 531 Dunstable Road | 651 yd | |
| Luton & Dunstable Hospital Social Club | Social Club Reception Hall, Luton And Dunstable Hospital, Lewsey Road | 746 yd | |
| Old Boys of Luton 2015 Ltd | Luton Boys Club, Chaul End Centre, 515 Dunstable Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spicy house ltd T/A The fat pizza/The Fat Burger/ Dixy Chicken | 2 Addington Court, Addington Way | 138 yd | |
| China House | 310 Oakley Road | 541 yd | |
| Bonitos Peri Peri | 82 Roman Road | 575 yd | |
| Leagrave Mr Chips | 11 High Street | 696 yd | |
| Tang's Fish Shop | 75 Beechwood Road | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Challney High School For Boys STONEYGATE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 279 yd |
| Challney High School For Girls Addington Way | artificial grass pitch | 293 yd |
| Leagrave Primary School STRANGERS WAY | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Beechwood Primary School BEECHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Chaul End Lane Open Space DUNSTABLE ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Kent Athletic Sports & Social Club (Closed) Tenby Drive | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| The Ferrars Academy MACAULAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.