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.
TELMERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LU1 3QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TELMERE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LU1 3QF.
405
34
£ 44,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Tennyson Road Primary School
Chiltern Academy
Avenue Centre for Education
Surrey Street Primary School
Chapel Street Nursery School
The Linden Academy
Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: LU13QF · Data under Open Government Licence