Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU3 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU3 1AJ.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU3 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LU3 1AJ — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

LU3 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU3 1AJ is 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00173281 (shared with 5 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 LU3 1AJ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.1%
Asian / British Asian64.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

LU3 1AJ has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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 offences190
Anti-social behaviour49
Vehicle crime38
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.3 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.5 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.6 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.6 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.8 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.9 km
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William Austin Infant School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • R V News1.0 km
  • S N Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Buy Best Store Ltd0.7 km
  • DFS Foodstore0.3 km
  • G & A Superstore0.9 km
  • + 89 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Al-Quds1.0 km
  • Baba Lal0.3 km
  • A1 Lahori Zaiqa Ltd0.5 km
  • Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church0.3 km
  • Bury Park Coffee House Ltd0.5 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Kebabish Original LU1 Ltd0.6 km
  • peri peri hermanos luton ltd0.6 km
  • Slam Burger0.3 km
  • WinggIT0.5 km
  • Alauddin Sweets Centre0.3 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.8 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.3 km
  • The Greenhouse0.8 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.5 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.3 km
  • Luton Airport1.4 km
  • Leagrave2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dorrington Close0.0 km
  • Dorrington Close0.1 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.3 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.3 km
  • Saxon Road0.3 km