Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

579

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /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 1AW 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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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

84% of LU3 1AW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Biscot Road, 0.2km from Biscot in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU3 1AW offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% 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 low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00079421 (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 LU3 1AW. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.3%
Asian / British Asian84.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

LU3 1AW has low crime rates — 29 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 offences169
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime27
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.4 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.5 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.5 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.7 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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William Austin Infant School

Good385 pupils0.9 km
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William Austin Junior School

Good575 pupils1.0 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Ahmed Food Store0.9 km
  • Al noor cash & carry ltd0.5 km
  • Bismillah Food Store0.6 km
  • Saints Superstore0.9 km
  • Wardown Park Ice Cream and Burger Kiosk0.8 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Pakistani Dera0.8 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.7 km
  • The Oriental0.3 km
  • Kebabish Original LU1 Ltd0.9 km
  • peri peri hermanos luton ltd0.9 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Baba Lal0.6 km
  • A1 Lahori Zaiqa Ltd0.8 km
  • Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Bury Park Coffee House Ltd0.8 km
  • Flava0.0 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.4 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.6 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.6 km
  • Luton Airport1.7 km
  • Leagrave2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Blenheim Crescent0.0 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.1 km
  • Saxon Road0.3 km
  • Saxon Road0.3 km
  • Kennington Road0.3 km