Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

WELLINGTON STREET, LU1 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, LU1 5AG.

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Population

873

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LU1 5AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

52% of LU1 5AG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU1 5AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Wellington Street, 0.8km from New Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within South ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU1 5AG offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for LU1 5AG are sourced from Output Area E00079812 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 5AG. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.0%
Asian / British Asian27.8%
Black / African / Caribbean17.0%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 153,000

1 sales · Mean £ 153,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LU1 5AG are high at 152 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences630
Anti-social behaviour282
Public order182
Drugs175
Other theft133

school Local Schools

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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils0.2 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.3 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils0.5 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils0.5 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils0.5 km
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Tennyson Road Primary School

Outstanding688 pupils0.8 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Farley Junior Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Moons Newsagents0.8 km
  • SS Food & Wine London ltd0.4 km
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.6 km
  • Asian Town Cafe0.7 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.5 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Cafe Welcome0.6 km
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano0.7 km
  • College Canteen0.4 km
  • Delicious Jamaican Cuisine0.7 km
  • Merkur Slots0.4 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • How Cha Noodle Bar0.2 km
  • Oven Pizza and Piri Piri0.7 km
  • Wings and tings0.4 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.8 km
  • Curry Centre0.7 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.3 km
  • The White House0.6 km
  • The Chequers0.8 km
  • Wheelwrights Arms0.7 km
  • Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Stockwood Hotel0.4 km
  • Thistle Express0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Luton0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport0.7 km
  • Luton0.7 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Princess Street0.0 km
  • Dumfries Court0.2 km
  • Stanley Street0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Street0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Street0.2 km