Area Information for Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE

Summary Back to Top

Chapel 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 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE, 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for LU1 2SE.

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

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE:

Flowers Way, Luton, LU1 2SB
Stuart Street, Luton, LU1 2SJ
George Street, Luton, LU1 2AF
Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2EG
Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2EH
George Street, Luton, LU1 2YN

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 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE 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 (21 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 21 property sales in Chapel Street since the beginning of 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 Chapel 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 11
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 150
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 18
Residence in Commercial Building 15
Caravan/Park/Temporary 4
Total 206
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Chapel Street, Luton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 62% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 0
Owned with Mortgage 3
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 93
Rented: Other Social 35
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 72
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 208

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 75
Two People 48
Three People 37
Four People 33
Five People 11
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 207

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Chapel Street, Luton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 76
Family Household 120
Other Household 13
Total 209

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 42
Deprived In One Dimension 83
Deprived In Two Dimensions 62
Deprived In Three Dimensions 20
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 207

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 44% male.

Gender
Male 245
Female 311
Total 556

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around LU1 2SE has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 30% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 71
5-9 55
10-14 38
15-19 33
20-24 105
25-29 58
30-34 57
35-39 32
40-44 37
45-49 19
50-54 19
55-59 14
60-64 4
65-69 6
70-74 2
75-79 2
80-84 1
85+ 1
Total 554

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LU1 2SE does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 235
Married 112
Separated 18
Divorced 18
Widowed 7
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 288
Good 180
Fair 61
Bad 21
Very Bad 8
Total 558

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) 106
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 56
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 40
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 52
No GCSEs or Equivalent 87
Other 30
Total 387

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Chapel 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 35% 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 193
Mixed Ethnicity 29
Indian 34
Pakistani 75
Bangladeshi 57
Chinese 23
Other Asian 6
Black African 76
Black Caribbean 34
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 7
Other 15
Total 556

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Chapel Street, Luton), only 46% 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 253
European Union 95
Rest of Europe 32
Africa 54
Middle East and Asia 115
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Total 554

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Chapel Street, Luton), only 46% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 15% 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 253
10+ Years 85
5-10 Years 93
2-5 Years 47
Less Than 2 Years 77
Total 555

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 2SE.

Passport(s) Held
None 82
United Kingdom 235
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 137
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 23
Middle East or Asia 66
North America or Caribbean 3

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 95
Christian 235
Buddhist 3
Hindu 20
Jewish 0
Muslim 158
Sikh 7
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 38
Total 556

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Central ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 34% 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 66
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 47
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 18
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 133
Retired 10
Looking After Home or Family 44
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 35
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 6
Professional Occupations 9
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 28
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 57
Total 178

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 5
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 28
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 43
Semi-Routine Occupation 63
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 64
Full-time Student 133
Total 390

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE 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 Chapel 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 2SE. 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 2SE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest railway station is Luton, approximately 600 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton 600 yards
Luton Airport Parkway 0.9 miles
Leagrave 2.6 miles
Harpenden 5.1 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 6.8 miles
Hitchin 8.4 miles
Stevenage 9.1 miles
Flitwick 9.3 miles
St Albans City 9.6 miles
St Albans Abbey 9.7 miles
Knebworth 9.8 miles
Hemel Hempstead 9.9 miles
Berkhamsted 11 miles
Apsley 11 miles
Welwyn North 11 miles
Tring 11 miles
Welwyn Garden City 11 miles
Cheddington 11 miles
Letchworth Garden City 11 miles
Park Street 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest is Tennyson Road Primary School, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Tennyson Road Primary School 830 yards
    
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School half a mile
    
Hillborough Junior School half a mile
    
Oakwood Primary School 0.6 miles  
Dallow Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Matthew's Primary School 0.6 miles
    
The Linden Academy 0.7 miles
    
Farley Junior Academy 0.7 miles
    
Surrey Street Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Wenlock CofE Academy 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest is Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 0.6 miles  
Chiltern Academy 0.7 miles
    
The Stockwood Park Academy 1 mile
    
Denbigh High School 1 mile
    
Queen Elizabeth School 1.7 miles
    
Stopsley High School 1.7 miles
    
Icknield High School 2.1 miles
    
Putteridge High School 2.4 miles
    
Challney High School for Boys 2.5 miles
    
Challney High School for Girls 2.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest is The Town Centre Practice, approximately < 50 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 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest is Luton Dental Practice, approximately 160 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton Dental Practice 160 yards
Luton House Dental Practice 160 yards
MR SS BHANDAL 260 yards
Maple Dental Clinic 380 yards
Sharing Smiles 420 yards
mydentist, ashburnham road, luton 660 yards
Mr J S Mandair 0.8 miles
Beech Hill Dental Practice 1.1 miles
Vogue Dental Care 1.2 miles
Village Dental Practice 1.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 2SE. The nearest is Elcott Opticians, approximately 80 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 2SE

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

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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