Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AU.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU3 1AU 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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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LU3 1AU has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Biscot Road, 0.3km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For families considering a move, LU3 1AU represents 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 primarily in care and education. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00079390 (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 1AU. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.8%
Asian / British Asian55.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 105,000

1 sales · Mean £ 105,000

Terraced

£ 298,000

2 sales · Mean £ 298,000

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

Crime around LU3 1AU is moderate at 52 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 offences275
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order53
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson40

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.4 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.5 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.7 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.8 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils1.1 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The White House0.9 km
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.9 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.3 km
  • The Greenhouse0.6 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • College Canteen1.0 km
  • Al-Quds0.8 km
  • Nando's Chickenland1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Baba Lal0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • J J Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • M H Supermarket0.8 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
  • Paga Superstore0.9 km
  • R V News0.8 km
  • + 93 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Kebabish Original LU1 Ltd0.5 km
  • peri peri hermanos luton ltd0.4 km
  • Slam Burger0.4 km
  • WinggIT0.7 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.1 km
  • Luton Airport1.2 km
  • Leagrave2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dorrington Close0.1 km
  • Dorrington Close0.2 km
  • Studley Road0.2 km
  • Studley Road0.2 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.4 km