Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

173

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Avg Age

31

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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 1AY 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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6/10
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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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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

63% of LU3 1AY'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. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

home £258,333 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Biscot Road, 0.1km from Biscot in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU3 1AY 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 primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00177089 (shared with 2 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 1AY. 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

White / British15.1%
Asian / British Asian62.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

6 sales · Mean £ 227,833

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

LU3 1AY has low crime rates — 32 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson30
Vehicle crime25
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.3 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.4 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.5 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.7 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.8 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.4 km
  • Haji & Sons0.8 km
  • Halal Butchers0.3 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.3 km
  • + 70 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.8 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.8 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.9 km
  • Chaat Box0.6 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.9 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Chayee paani0.3 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.7 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.6 km
  • Oodles Chinese0.9 km
  • Sahara Egypt0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.6 km
  • Luton Airport1.8 km
  • Leagrave2.4 km

Bus Stops

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