Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

WHITBY ROAD, LU3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITBY ROAD, LU3 1BQ.

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Population

460

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LU3 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LU3 1BQ has a highly multicultural community character — 71% 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 10.9% year-on-year.

home £206,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For renters and young professionals, LU3 1BQ 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, down 10.9% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00079411 (shared with 3 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 1BQ. 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 / British17.6%
Asian / British Asian70.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 19%
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

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 208,571

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

Crime around LU3 1BQ is moderate at 53 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 offences277
Anti-social behaviour81
Public order56
Vehicle crime44
Other theft41

school Local Schools

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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.4 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.5 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.8 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.9 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils1.1 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.2 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.3 km
  • Haji & Sons0.3 km
  • Halal Butchers0.5 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.7 km
  • + 92 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd1.0 km
  • The White House0.9 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.2 km
  • The Greenhouse0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.1 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.2 km
  • Chaat Box0.3 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.3 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Chayee paani0.7 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.7 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.3 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.0 km
  • Luton Airport1.2 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Studley Road0.1 km
  • Studley Road0.2 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.2 km
  • Dorrington Close0.2 km
  • Birch Link0.3 km