Area Information for George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD

Summary Back to Top

George Street in Luton is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Central ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Luton South and South Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of LU1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Luton
Ward Central
Constituency Luton South and South Bedfordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

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George Street, Luton, LU1 2BQ
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Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about LU1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing George Street, Luton consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 4
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 151
Flat (Converted) 5
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 12
Residence in Commercial Building 14
Total 188
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing George Street, Luton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 30% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 1
Owned with Mortgage 2
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 29
Rented: Other Social 27
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 124
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 188

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 78
Two People 60
Three People 23
Four People 18
Five People 3
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 187

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 78
Family Household 90
Other Household 20
Total 188

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 34
Deprived In One Dimension 71
Deprived In Two Dimensions 57
Deprived In Three Dimensions 20
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 185

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Luton South and South Bedfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 248
Female 221
Total 469

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Central ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 42
5-9 18
10-14 16
15-19 27
20-24 108
25-29 82
30-34 42
35-39 37
40-44 30
45-49 22
50-54 17
55-59 12
60-64 11
65-69 2
70-74 1
75-79 1
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 470

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of LU1 2BD there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 54% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 252
Married 85
Separated 20
Divorced 30
Widowed 3
Total 390

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 263
Good 143
Fair 48
Bad 11
Very Bad 3
Total 468

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 134
Apprenticeship 20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 48
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 44
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 52
No GCSEs or Equivalent 68
Other 21
Total 387

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Ethnic Group Embed This

George Street, Luton can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 42% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 199
Mixed Ethnicity 30
Indian 83
Pakistani 22
Bangladeshi 15
Chinese 2
Other Asian 13
Black African 55
Black Caribbean 13
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 20
Other 14
Total 470

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (George Street, Luton), only 31% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 145
European Union 126
Rest of Europe 20
Africa 42
Middle East and Asia 123
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 470

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (George Street, Luton), only 31% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 12% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 145
10+ Years 58
5-10 Years 50
2-5 Years 73
Less Than 2 Years 142
Total 468

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to LU1 2BD.

Passport(s) Held
None 48
United Kingdom 132
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 163
Rest of Europe 5
African Countries 29
Middle East or Asia 84
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 90
Christian 173
Buddhist 1
Hindu 74
Jewish 1
Muslim 85
Sikh 12
Other Religion 6
Not Stated 26
Total 468

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 33% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 69
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 46
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 22
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 31
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 130
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 33
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 26
Other 24
Total 390

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 7
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 20
Elementary Occupations 63
Total 183

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 12
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 24
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 20
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 59
Semi-Routine Occupation 59
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 50
Full-time Student 126
Total 390

Policing and Crime Back to Top

George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD is within the Luton Town Centre policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near George Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Luton Town Centre
Buxton Road
Luton
LU1 1SD
Force Website: http://www.beds.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to LU1 2BD. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for LU1 2BD.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest railway station is Luton, approximately 380 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton 380 yards
Luton Airport Parkway 1 mile
Leagrave 2.5 miles
Harpenden 5.3 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 6.6 miles
Hitchin 8.3 miles
Stevenage 9.1 miles
Flitwick 9.2 miles
St Albans City 9.7 miles
Knebworth 9.8 miles
St Albans Abbey 9.9 miles
Hemel Hempstead 11 miles
Berkhamsted 11 miles
Tring 11 miles
Welwyn North 11 miles
Apsley 11 miles
Cheddington 11 miles
Letchworth Garden City 11 miles
Welwyn Garden City 11 miles
Park Street 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest is St Matthew's Primary School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Matthew's Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Dallow Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles
    
Hillborough Junior School 0.6 miles
    
Tennyson Road Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Oakwood Primary School 0.7 miles  
Farley Junior Academy 0.8 miles
    
The Linden Academy 0.8 miles
    
Beech Hill Community Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Surrey Street Primary School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest is Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 0.5 miles  
Chiltern Academy 0.8 miles
    
Denbigh High School 0.9 miles
    
The Stockwood Park Academy 1.1 miles
    
Stopsley High School 1.6 miles
    
Queen Elizabeth School 1.6 miles
    
Icknield High School 2 miles
    
Putteridge High School 2.4 miles
    
Challney High School for Boys 2.4 miles
    
Challney High School for Girls 2.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest is The Town Centre Practice, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest is Luton House Dental Practice, approximately 110 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, approximately 2.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to George Street, Luton, LU1 2BD. The nearest is Brown & White Opticians, approximately 60 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in LU1 2BD

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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