Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AZ 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 1AZ'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.

home £398,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1AZ 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 1AZ 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 398,000

1 sales · Mean £ 398,000

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

LU3 1AZ 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 offences170
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson32
Vehicle crime23
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 pupils0.5 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.7 km
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William Austin Infant School

Good385 pupils0.7 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.7 km
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William Austin Junior School

Good575 pupils0.7 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good759 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Biscot Road Store0.6 km
  • Halal Butchers0.5 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.4 km
  • Leagrave Service Station0.4 km
  • QKI Food store0.8 km
  • + 50 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Chaat Box0.8 km
  • COFFE4U0.9 km
  • Monal Restaurant0.4 km
  • Dilkhush Well Being Club0.9 km
  • Amor Dessert Lounge0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Chayee paani0.4 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.9 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.8 km
  • Sahara Egypt0.7 km
  • Spice Hut0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Moat House0.9 km
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.1 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.9 km
  • Luton Airport2.0 km
  • Leagrave2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kennington Road0.0 km
  • Kennington Road0.1 km
  • Woodland Avenue0.2 km
  • St Augustine Avenue0.3 km
  • Tudor Road0.4 km