Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AX 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

LU3 1AX has a highly multicultural community character — 65% 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. Property prices are trending down 62.4% year-on-year.

home £207,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU3 1AX 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 62.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AX 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 1AX. 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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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

£ 265,000

5 sales · Mean £ 249,000

Semi-Detached

£ 290,000

1 sales · Mean £ 290,000

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

LU3 1AX has low crime rates — 43 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime41
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.3 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.5 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 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 pupils1.0 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

83 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.5 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.0 km
  • Haji & Sons0.5 km
  • Halal Butchers0.3 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.4 km
  • + 78 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.7 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.4 km
  • The Greenhouse0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.6 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.5 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.5 km
  • Chaat Box0.4 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.6 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Chayee paani0.5 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.9 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.5 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.3 km
  • Luton Airport1.5 km
  • Leagrave2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dorrington Close0.1 km
  • Dorrington Close0.1 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.2 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.2 km
  • Saxon Road0.3 km