Haverdale is in Luton and in Luton district. LU4 9XR is located in the Leagrave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haverdale, Luton, LU4 9XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU4 9XS, LU4 9NR, LU4 9NL, LU4 9NE, LU4 9XU, LU4 9NN, LU4 9NF, LU4 9XT, LU4 9XZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LU4 9XR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 54.1% | 55.2% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 45.9% | 44.8% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU4 9XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 47.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 35.6% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 45% | 44.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 17.4% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 27.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 13.5% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 18.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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 | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 11.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 17% | 10.0% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 11.9% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 52.3% | 34.8% | -17.5% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 71.9% | 69.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 9.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 69.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.6% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 5.4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haverdale was 153.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 168.5% higher than the Challney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haverdale has the 6th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Challney and the 92nd highest crime rate of 583 local areas in Luton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Haverdale, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-06-01 | £277,252 |
| 2 Haverdale, Luton, Luton Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2004-05-19 | £233,422 |
| 1 Haverdale, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2003-08-28 | £194,122 |
| 1 Haverdale, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2001-04-06 | £149,676 |
| 1 Haverdale, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 1995-04-18 | £149,781 |
LU4 9XR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 4out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 5,052 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 | 431 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pirton Hill Primary School Butely Road , LU4 9EX | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferrars Junior School Lewsey Road , LU4 0ES | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School Pastures Way , LU4 0PF | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrars Academy Macaulay Road , LU4 0LL | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 916 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Challney High School for Boys Stoneygate Road , LU4 9TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lealands High School Sundon Park Road , LU3 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL | 2out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 4,497 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 | 3,910 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 | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 145 High Street , Luton LU4 9LE | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Secondary School Northwell Drive , LU3 3SP | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 963 yd | |
| Lewsey Sports Park Cafe | Lewsey Park, Pastures Way | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundon Park Social Club | 85 Sundon Park Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Bite | 3 The Green | 243 yd | |
| Hockwell Ring Fish & Chips & Chinese Take Away | 15 The Green | 243 yd | |
| Nicey’s | 60 Holkham Close | 702 yd | |
| Leagrave Mr Chips | 11 High Street | 733 yd | |
| China House | 310 Oakley Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leagrave Primary School STRANGERS WAY | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Pirton Hill Primary School BUTELY ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Challney High School For Girls Addington Way | artificial grass pitch | 829 yd |
| Lewsey Sports Park LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE LEWSEY PARK SPORTS PAVILION AND GARAGE PASTURES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 913 yd |
| Lewsey Park LEWSEY SPORTS PARK LEWSEY SPORTS PARK PASTURES WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Leagrave Park (Sundon Park) SUNDON PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| The Ferrars Academy MACAULAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Lewsey Park Pool PASTURES WAY | swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| St Martin De Porres Primary School PASTURES WAY | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 113 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 183.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 183.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 32.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.