LU3 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highbury Road, 0.2km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU3 1AD offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 9.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00079415 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHBURY ROAD, LU3 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHBURY ROAD, LU3 1AD.
535
31
£ 33,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1AD 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.
Area Character
LU3 1AD has a highly multicultural community character — 80% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1AD. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 204,000
8 sales · Mean £ 207,562
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1AD is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dallow Primary School
Denbigh High School
River Bank Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
Denbigh Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
Maidenhall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.2 km
- Biscot Road Store0.5 km
- Haji & Sons0.2 km
- Halal Butchers0.7 km
- Hiba Health Foods0.8 km
- + 108 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
- Thistle Express0.9 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
- After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.9 km
- The White House0.7 km
- The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)1.0 km
- Flame Nightclub Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.1 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.1 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.1 km
- Chaat Box0.4 km
- Chai and Chapati0.2 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Chayee paani0.8 km
- Dallow Karahi0.6 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.3 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.4 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.9 km
- Luton Airport1.1 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Studley Road0.1 km
- Studley Road0.1 km
- Kenilworth Road0.2 km
- Kenilworth Road0.2 km
- Birch Link0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31AD · Data under Open Government Licence