LU3 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Street, 0.5km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LU3 1DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £412k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00079392 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, LU3 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, LU3 1DS.
409
36
£ 33,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1DS 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
With 51% social renting, LU3 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1DS. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 412,500
4 sales · Mean £ 401,250
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Flat
£ 160,750
4 sales · Mean £ 165,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1DS is above average at 94 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
Windmill Hill School
Rothesay Nursery School
River Bank Primary School
Richmond Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.8 km
- Dallow Karahi0.8 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.6 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.7 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.4 km
- Biscot Road Store0.7 km
- Haji & Sons0.5 km
- Halal Butchers0.9 km
- Khans Supermarket0.3 km
- + 123 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
- The Exchange0.9 km
- Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Wheelwrights Arms0.8 km
- George II0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.3 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.4 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.4 km
- Chaat Box0.7 km
- Chai and Chapati0.5 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn Luton1.0 km
- Thistle Express0.6 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.2 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.6 km
- Luton Airport0.8 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Street0.1 km
- Cromwell Hill0.1 km
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- Moor Park0.2 km
- Cromwell Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31DS · Data under Open Government Licence