LU3 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Curzon Road, 0.2km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, up 9.3% year-on-year. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00079412 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CURZON ROAD, LU3 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURZON ROAD, LU3 1BG.
476
30
£ 33,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1BG 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
Cultural diversity defines LU3 1BG — 72% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1BG. The average age is 30.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,000
6 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU3 1BG has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Denbigh High School
Dallow Primary School
River Bank Primary School
Denbigh Primary School
Maidenhall Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The White House1.0 km
- Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse1.0 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.2 km
- The Greenhouse0.6 km
- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- College Canteen1.0 km
- Al-Quds0.8 km
- Nando's Chickenland1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Baba Lal0.2 km
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- J J Food Stores Ltd1.0 km
- M H Supermarket0.9 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
- Paga Superstore1.0 km
- R V News0.9 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Best Kebab1.0 km
- Kebabish Original LU1 Ltd0.4 km
- peri peri hermanos luton ltd0.4 km
- Slam Burger0.4 km
- WinggIT0.6 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.4 km
- The Signpost Hostel0.6 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton1.1 km
- Luton Airport1.3 km
- Leagrave2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dorrington Close0.2 km
- Dorrington Close0.2 km
- Studley Road0.2 km
- Birch Link0.2 km
- Studley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31BG · Data under Open Government Licence