LU3 1DU 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.
For renters and young professionals, LU3 1DU offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% 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 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.9% year-on-year. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00079414 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK STREET, LU3 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, LU3 1DU.
487
34
£ 33,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1DU 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 1DU 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. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1DU. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
13 sales · Mean £ 141,096
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1DU is moderate at 86 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
Dallow Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Denbigh High School
Rothesay Nursery School
St Matthew's Primary School
Windmill Hill School
River Bank Primary School
Richmond Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
71 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
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.4 km
- Biscot Road Store0.7 km
- Haji & Sons0.4 km
- Halal Butchers0.9 km
- Khans Supermarket0.3 km
- + 126 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Signpost Hostel1.0 km
- Thistle Express0.7 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn Luton1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
- The Exchange0.9 km
- Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Wheelwrights Arms0.8 km
- George II0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.4 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.3 km
- Chaat Box0.6 km
- Chai and Chapati0.4 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.7 km
- Luton Airport0.8 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Street0.2 km
- Studley Road0.2 km
- Studley Road0.2 km
- Moor Park0.2 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31DU · Data under Open Government Licence