Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

CROMWELL ROAD, LU3 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, LU3 1DP.

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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 1DP 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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1/10
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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

Economic hardship is measurable here. LU3 1DP's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 6% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. 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 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cromwell Road, 0.5km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k. 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 1DP 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 1DP. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

5 sales · Mean £ 257,000

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Flat

£ 96,500

2 sales · Mean £ 96,500

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

Crime around LU3 1DP is moderate at 81 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.

Shoplifting306
Violence and sexual offences237
Anti-social behaviour108
Other theft66
Public order44

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.6 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.9 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.9 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.0 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.9 km
  • Chayee paani1.0 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.8 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.6 km
  • + 58 more
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Retailers - Other

115 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.4 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.6 km
  • Haji & Sons0.4 km
  • Halal Butchers0.8 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.9 km
  • + 110 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel1.0 km
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
  • The Exchange1.0 km
  • Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Wheelwrights Arms0.9 km
  • George II0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.3 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.4 km
  • Chaat Box0.6 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.4 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Cromwell Road0.1 km
  • Studley Road0.1 km
  • Studley Road0.1 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.2 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.2 km