LU3 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malzeard Road, 0.3km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU3, LU3 1BD offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00079390 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALZEARD ROAD, LU3 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALZEARD ROAD, LU3 1BD.
424
45
£ 33,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1BD 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.
Area Character
55% of LU3 1BD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 45 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1BD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 392,750
2 sales · Mean £ 392,750
Detached
£ 466,000
1 sales · Mean £ 466,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1BD is moderate at 68 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.
school Local Schools
Denbigh High School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
River Bank Primary School
Dallow Primary School
Denbigh Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
Richmond Hill School
Windmill Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd1.0 km
- Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.9 km
- Kebabite0.9 km
- Sam's Chicken1.0 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Moldova0.9 km
- J J Food Stores Ltd0.8 km
- M H Supermarket0.7 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
- Paga Superstore0.8 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- After 8 Entertainments Ltd1.0 km
- The White House0.8 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.4 km
- Painters Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- College Canteen0.9 km
- Al-Quds0.7 km
- Nando's Chickenland0.8 km
- Roasty Luton Ltd1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Thistle Express1.0 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
- The Signpost Hostel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.9 km
- Luton Airport1.1 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Studley Road0.2 km
- Studley Road0.2 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
- Cromwell Hill0.2 km
- Dorrington Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31BD · Data under Open Government Licence