Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

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

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

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Population

570

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU3 1DH 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

The IMD places LU3 1DH among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on New Bedford Road, 0.5km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU3 1DH 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00079413 (shared with 6 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 1DH. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.9%
Asian / British Asian75.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 around LU3 1DH is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting303
Violence and sexual offences282
Anti-social behaviour136
Public order53
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.7 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.8 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.8 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.8 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.9 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.7 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.9 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.7 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.7 km
  • + 62 more
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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.5 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.6 km
  • Haji & Sons0.6 km
  • Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • Khans Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 119 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
  • The Exchange0.9 km
  • Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Wheelwrights Arms0.8 km
  • George II0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.4 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.5 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.5 km
  • Chaat Box0.7 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.5 km
  • + 86 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.7 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.6 km
  • Luton Airport0.8 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cromwell Hill0.0 km
  • Cromwell Road0.1 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.1 km
  • Brook Street0.1 km
  • Clarendon Road0.2 km