Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

213

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU3 1DF 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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

50% of LU3 1DF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

home £506,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1DF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on New Bedford Road, 0.4km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £506k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00079589 (shared with 5 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 1DF. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.5%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 8%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 506,000

1 sales · Mean £ 506,000

Flat

£ 163,500

1 sales · Mean £ 163,500

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

Crime around LU3 1DF is moderate at 61 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 offences233
Anti-social behaviour121
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.5 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.7 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.8 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.8 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.9 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.7 km
  • Dallow Karahi1.0 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.7 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.6 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.6 km
  • Haji & Sons0.6 km
  • Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • Hiba Health Foods1.0 km
  • + 100 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.8 km
  • Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • Wheelwrights Arms0.9 km
  • George II0.8 km
  • The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.5 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.5 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.6 km
  • Chaat Box0.8 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.6 km
  • + 69 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.7 km
  • Luton Airport0.9 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cromwell Hill0.0 km
  • Cromwell Road0.1 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.2 km
  • The Wickets0.2 km