Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

GREGORIES CLOSE, LU3 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREGORIES CLOSE, LU3 1DL.

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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 1DL 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 1DL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.

home £187,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gregories Close, 0.4km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU3 1DL offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 10.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1DL 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 1DL. 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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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

Flat

£ 128,500

6 sales · Mean £ 130,083

Terraced

£ 235,000

6 sales · Mean £ 231,750

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

Crime around LU3 1DL is moderate at 55 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 offences198
Anti-social behaviour115
Criminal damage and arson40
Vehicle crime39
Drugs33

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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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.8 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.9 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils1.0 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.7 km
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • Luton Kebab House0.9 km
  • Murganos Grill LTD0.9 km
  • Da Village pizza & chicken ltd0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • J J Food Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • M H Supermarket0.5 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
  • Paga Superstore0.7 km
  • R V News0.4 km
  • + 90 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
  • George II0.9 km
  • The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.8 km
  • High Town Club1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Al-Quds0.6 km
  • Delikatesy Smaczek (Luton) Limited (Cafe only)0.9 km
  • Nando's Chickenland0.7 km
  • Roasty Luton Ltd0.9 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 61 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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