Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

FOXGLOVE WAY, LU3 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXGLOVE WAY, LU3 1EA.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LU3 1EA has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.

home £182,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1EA is a safe, established residential area on Foxglove Way, 0.3km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU3 1EA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, down 1.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00173663 (shared with 4 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 1EA. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.9%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed17.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 182,000

55 sales · Mean £ 183,218

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

LU3 1EA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour38
Vehicle crime18
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.1 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.2 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.8 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils0.9 km
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William Austin Infant School

Good385 pupils0.9 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils1.1 km
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William Austin Junior School

Good575 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.9 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.5 km
  • Haji & Sons1.0 km
  • Halal Butchers0.7 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.8 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.9 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.9 km
  • Chaat Box0.9 km
  • Chai and Chapati1.0 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Chayee paani0.8 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.9 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.9 km
  • Oodles Chinese1.0 km
  • Sahara Egypt0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.8 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.4 km
  • Luton Airport1.5 km
  • Leagrave2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bath Road0.1 km
  • Bath Road0.2 km
  • Stockingstone Road0.3 km
  • Alexandra Avenue0.3 km
  • Wardown Crescent0.4 km