Area Information for Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX

Summary Back to Top

Bethune Close in Luton is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Farley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Luton South and South Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX, 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 Farley
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 Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX:

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Northdrift Way, Luton, LU1 5JG
Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LE
Godfreys Close, Luton, LU1 5LT

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 Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX 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 Bethune Close, 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 0
Semi-Detached 47
Terraced 13
Flat (Purpose-Built) 63
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 123
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bethune Close, Luton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 47% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 56
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 13
Rent Free 1
Total 124

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 49
Two People 25
Three People 15
Four People 18
Five People 5
Six People 7
Seven People 1
8+ People 2
Total 122

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 49
Family Household 65
Other Household 10
Total 124

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 32
Deprived In One Dimension 46
Deprived In Two Dimensions 37
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 123

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 43% male.

Gender
Male 137
Female 177
Total 314

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 27
10-14 35
15-19 21
20-24 12
25-29 18
30-34 22
35-39 25
40-44 20
45-49 13
50-54 18
55-59 26
60-64 19
65-69 18
70-74 13
75-79 3
80-84 3
85+ 10
Total 315

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LU1 5LX 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 82
Married 98
Separated 5
Divorced 30
Widowed 22
Total 237

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 144
Good 94
Fair 52
Bad 23
Very Bad 5
Total 318

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) 43
Apprenticeship 15
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 39
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 24
No GCSEs or Equivalent 71
Other 12
Total 237

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Bethune Close, 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 54% 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 169
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 4
Pakistani 45
Bangladeshi 26
Chinese 1
Other Asian 20
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Other 21
Total 316

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 211
European Union 42
Rest of Europe 10
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 37
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 314

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

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 211
10+ Years 65
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 9
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 315

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 5LX.

Passport(s) Held
None 26
United Kingdom 226
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 7
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 6
British Overseas Territories 0

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 50
Christian 124
Buddhist 0
Hindu 4
Jewish 0
Muslim 101
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 36
Total 315

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

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 67
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 21
Retired 43
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 26
Other 12
Total 237

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 15
Professional Occupations 12
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 14
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 122

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 27
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 33
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 43
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 35
Full-time Student 21
Total 239

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX is within the Luton South & East 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 Bethune Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Luton South & East
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 5LX. 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 5LX.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest railway station is Luton, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton 1 mile
Luton Airport Parkway 1.6 miles
Leagrave 2.4 miles
Harpenden 5.4 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 6.6 miles
Hitchin 9.1 miles
Flitwick 9.3 miles
Berkhamsted 9.4 miles
Hemel Hempstead 9.4 miles
Tring 9.5 miles
St Albans City 9.7 miles
St Albans Abbey 9.8 miles
Cheddington 9.8 miles
Apsley 9.9 miles
Stevenage 9.9 miles
Knebworth 11 miles
Leighton Buzzard 11 miles
Welwyn North 11 miles
Park Street 12 miles
Welwyn Garden City 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest is Farley Junior Academy, approximately 280 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Farley Junior Academy 280 yards
    
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 450 yards
    
Whipperley Infant Academy 510 yards
    
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 730 yards
    
Hillborough Junior School 730 yards
    
Dallow Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Tennyson Road Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Foxdell Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Oakwood Primary School 0.9 miles  
Beech Hill Community Primary School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest is The Stockwood Park Academy, approximately 560 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Stockwood Park Academy 560 yards
    
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 0.8 miles  
Denbigh High School 1.3 miles
    
Chiltern Academy 1.4 miles
    
Challney High School for Boys 2 miles
    
Challney High School for Girls 2.2 miles
    
Stopsley High School 2.3 miles
    
Icknield High School 2.4 miles
    
Queen Elizabeth School 2.5 miles
    
Manshead Church of England Academy 2.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest is Lea Vale Medical Group, approximately 430 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 Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest is mydentist, ashburnham road, luton, approximately 0.5 miles 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 4 closest hospitals to Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton and Dunstable Hospital 2.2 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital 4.5 miles
Harpenden Memorial Hospital 5.1 miles
Pinehill Hospital 9 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bethune Close, Luton, LU1 5LX. The nearest is Allders Opticians, approximately 0.8 miles 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 5LX

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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