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Affluence in LU1 2

How LU1 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Council
Luton
Region
East of England
Population
11,198 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off LU1 2 is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, LU1 2 scores 1.2 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
1.2/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
Its 5 neighbourhoods, from 1 to 10
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Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Barriers to housing and services1.0
  • Crime1.2
  • Income1.4
  • Children in low-income families1.4
  • Older people in low-income households1.4
  • Education and skills1.6
  • Living environment2.0
  • Employment2.2
  • Health and disability2.2
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£42,105
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Below the national average
Higher than
17%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

51.7% of adults in LU1 2 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 3.6% are retired and 19% are full-time students.

LU1 2England
Employee, full-time33.2%34.3%
Employee, part-time10.9%11.9%
Self-employed7.6%9.5%
Unemployed7.3%2.9%
Full-time student19%7.9%
Retired3.6%21.5%
Looking after home or family7.6%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled4.2%4.1%
Other6.6%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

15.4% of adults in LU1 2 work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the England average of 33.2%.

LU1 2England
Higher managerial & professional5.2%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional10.2%19.9%
Intermediate6.8%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed8.8%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.6%5.3%
Semi-routine11.8%11.3%
Routine21.2%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed12.9%8.5%
Full-time students18.5%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

35.8% of adults in LU1 2 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 21.7% have no qualifications.

LU1 2England
Degree level or above35.8%33.9%
A level or equivalent12%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above9.2%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C10.3%9.7%
Apprenticeship6%5.3%
Other qualifications5%2.8%
No qualifications21.7%18.1%

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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