Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BROOK STREET, LU3 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, LU3 1DT.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU3 1DT 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LU3 1DT has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

LU3 1DT 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 1DT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00079392 (shared with 8 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 1DT. 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

White / British33.9%
Asian / British Asian41.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 161,000

4 sales · Mean £ 148,000

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

Crime around LU3 1DT is above average at 96 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 offences291
Anti-social behaviour145
Other theft78
Public order54

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.6 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.7 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils0.8 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils0.9 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.9 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.8 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.8 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.6 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.7 km
  • + 62 more
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Retailers - Other

127 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.4 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.6 km
  • Haji & Sons0.5 km
  • Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • Khans Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 122 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

91 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
  • + 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 Hotel0.8 km
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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

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

Bus Stops

  • Cromwell Road0.1 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.1 km
  • Brook Street0.1 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.2 km
  • Studley Road0.2 km