LU3 1BT is an active urban area located 0.4km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00079579 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LU3 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU3 1BT.
362
39
£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LU3 1BT spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1BT. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LU3 1BT are high at 177 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's Primary School
Windmill Hill School
Dallow Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
Denbigh High School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Richmond Hill School
Chapel Street Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
79 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.6 km
- Charcoal House0.8 km
- Fit N Fresh0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.7 km
- + 74 more
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Mars News0.9 km
- Best One Minimarket0.8 km
- Express News Ltd0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.8 km
- + 132 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn Luton0.8 km
- Thistle Express0.4 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Black Horse0.8 km
- The Castle Tavern P H0.8 km
- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.9 km
- Off The Wall0.8 km
- The Brewery Tap0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Berlin Doner 650.8 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Go Coffee0.7 km
- Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.7 km
- Trinity Lounge0.6 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.4 km
- Luton Airport0.6 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Moor Park0.1 km
- Brook Street0.1 km
- Villa Road0.1 km
- Railway Bridge0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31BT · Data under Open Government Licence