LU3 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside Road, 0.4km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU3 1DR 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. 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 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00079413 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE ROAD, LU3 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE ROAD, LU3 1DR.
570
30
£ 33,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1DR 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.
Area Character
LU3 1DR is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1DR. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 222,000
5 sales · Mean £ 223,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1DR is moderate at 88 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.
school Local Schools
Denbigh High School
Dallow Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
River Bank Primary School
Windmill Hill School
Rothesay Nursery School
Richmond Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.9 km
- Dallow Karahi0.7 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.6 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.6 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
118 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
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
- Thistle Express0.7 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
- The Exchange1.0 km
- Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Wheelwrights Arms0.9 km
- George II0.8 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.3 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.3 km
- Chaat Box0.6 km
- Chai and Chapati0.4 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.7 km
- Luton Airport0.9 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Studley Road0.1 km
- Studley Road0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
- Cromwell Hill0.2 km
- Brook Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31DR · Data under Open Government Licence