Area Information for Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY

Summary Back to Top

Whipperley Ring 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 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY, 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 5QY.

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 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY:

Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QT
Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QS
Ross Close, Luton, LU1 5RB
Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5RA
Delphine Close, Luton, LU1 5RE
Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QR

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 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY 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 (5 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 5 property sales in Whipperley Ring 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 Whipperley Ring, 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 2
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 156
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 160
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Whipperley Ring, Luton contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 71% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 12
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 76
Rented: Other Social 37
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 21
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 2
Total 160

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 108
Two People 25
Three People 13
Four People 9
Five People 4
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 160

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Whipperley Ring, Luton consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 108
Family Household 49
Other Household 2
Total 159

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 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 53
Deprived In Three Dimensions 26
Deprived In Four Dimensions 4
Total 160

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 139
Female 124
Total 263

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 20
5-9 17
10-14 14
15-19 8
20-24 6
25-29 26
30-34 20
35-39 18
40-44 11
45-49 19
50-54 17
55-59 18
60-64 11
65-69 14
70-74 10
75-79 6
80-84 11
85+ 17
Total 263

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode LU1 5QY 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 97
Married 46
Separated 5
Divorced 38
Widowed 26
Total 212

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.

However, this area of the Farley ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (60%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 81
Good 78
Fair 53
Bad 31
Very Bad 21
Total 264

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Whipperley Ring and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 35% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 37
Apprenticeship 22
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 20
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 30
No GCSEs or Equivalent 74
Other 8
Total 209

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Whipperley Ring, 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 63% 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 166
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 4
Pakistani 22
Bangladeshi 10
Chinese 1
Other Asian 5
Black African 21
Black Caribbean 11
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 3
Other 7
Total 265

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Whipperley Ring, Luton), 66% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 173
European Union 42
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 19
Middle East and Asia 17
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 263

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 173
10+ Years 58
5-10 Years 15
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 263

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 5QY.

Passport(s) Held
None 46
United Kingdom 148
Republic of Ireland 12
European Union 41
Rest of Europe 4
African Countries 6
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 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 69
Christian 136
Buddhist 0
Hindu 3
Jewish 1
Muslim 44
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 10
Total 263

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 42
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 16
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 8
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 8
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 49
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 43
Other 14
Total 209

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 3
Associate Professional Occupations 4
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 14
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 15
Total 77

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 2
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 14
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 20
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 22
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 45
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 39
Full-time Student 13
Total 212

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY 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 Whipperley Ring
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 5QY. 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 5QY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest railway station is Luton, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton 1.1 miles
Luton Airport Parkway 1.8 miles
Leagrave 2.2 miles
Harpenden 5.6 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 6.4 miles
Flitwick 9.1 miles
Hitchin 9.2 miles
Tring 9.4 miles
Berkhamsted 9.4 miles
Hemel Hempstead 9.5 miles
Cheddington 9.6 miles
St Albans City 9.9 miles
St Albans Abbey 10 miles
Apsley 11 miles
Stevenage 11 miles
Leighton Buzzard 11 miles
Knebworth 11 miles
Welwyn North 12 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 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest is Whipperley Infant Academy, approximately 110 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Whipperley Infant Academy 110 yards
    
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 590 yards
    
Farley Junior Academy 700 yards
    
Dallow Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Foxdell Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles
    
Hillborough Junior School 0.6 miles
    
Beech Hill Community Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Mehria Primary School 0.8 miles  
Caddington Village School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest is The Stockwood Park Academy, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
The Stockwood Park Academy half a mile
    
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 0.7 miles  
Denbigh High School 1.2 miles
    
Chiltern Academy 1.6 miles
    
Challney High School for Boys 1.8 miles
    
Challney High School for Girls 2 miles
    
Stopsley High School 2.2 miles
    
Icknield High School 2.2 miles
    
Manshead Church of England Academy 2.5 miles
    
Queen Elizabeth School 2.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest is Lea Vale Medical Group, 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 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest is mydentist, ashburnham road, luton, approximately 0.6 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 Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, approximately 2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Luton and Dunstable Hospital 2 miles
Spire Harpenden Hospital 4.7 miles
Harpenden Memorial Hospital 5.4 miles
Pinehill Hospital 9.1 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Whipperley Ring, Luton, LU1 5QY. The nearest is Allders Opticians, approximately 0.7 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 5QY

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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