Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

TELMERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LU1 3QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELMERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LU1 3QF.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 3QF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LU1 3QF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

LU1 3QF is a mixed residential area on Telmere Industrial Estate, 0.2km from New Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within South ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for LU1 3QF are sourced from Output Area E00079818 (shared with 10 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 3QF. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.4%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
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.

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

Crime around LU1 3QF is moderate at 66 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 offences256
Anti-social behaviour141
Other theft69
Vehicle crime63
Criminal damage and arson57

school Local Schools

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Tennyson Road Primary School

Outstanding688 pupils0.3 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils0.3 km
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Avenue Centre for Education

Good48 pupils0.5 km
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Surrey Street Primary School

Good412 pupils0.5 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils0.6 km
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The Linden Academy

Requires Improvement399 pupils0.6 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils0.8 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Mars News0.5 km
  • Best One Minimarket0.7 km
  • Express News Ltd0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.7 km
  • + 70 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn Luton0.6 km
  • Thistle Express1.0 km
  • The Stockwood Hotel0.5 km
  • Carriages Restaurant @ The Linton0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H0.6 km
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.9 km
  • Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.5 km
  • Off The Wall0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Berlin Doner 650.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Go Coffee0.7 km
  • Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.7 km
  • Trinity Lounge0.8 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Charcoal House0.6 km
  • Fit N Fresh0.5 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport0.9 km
  • Luton1.1 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Arthur Street0.1 km
  • Latimer Road0.2 km
  • Tennyson Road Lower0.3 km
  • Holly Street0.4 km
  • Holly Street0.4 km