Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LU3 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, LU3 1EF.

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Population

586

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU3 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LU3 1EF has a highly multicultural community character — 81% 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.

home £423,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlborough Road, 0.1km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For serious buyers, LU3 1EF is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £423k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00079400 (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 1EF. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.7%
Asian / British Asian81.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

4 sales · Mean £ 386,250

Detached

£ 422,500

2 sales · Mean £ 422,500

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

Crime around LU3 1EF is moderate at 50 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 offences219
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime43
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson31

school Local Schools

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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.2 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.5 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.9 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils1.0 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils1.0 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The White House1.0 km
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.9 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Greenhouse0.7 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • J J Food Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • M H Supermarket0.8 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.9 km
  • Paga Superstore1.0 km
  • R V News0.7 km
  • + 82 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Al-Quds0.8 km
  • Nando's Chickenland1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • A One Dosa0.6 km
  • Coffee Pot0.5 km
  • + 39 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Cecil's Corner0.9 km
  • Jasmyne’s takeaway0.8 km
  • Pizza Junction 11 LTD0.5 km
  • Kebabish Original LU1 Ltd0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.1 km
  • Luton Airport1.2 km
  • Leagrave3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Dorrington Close0.2 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.2 km
  • Dorrington Close0.2 km
  • Alexandra Avenue0.3 km
  • Cromwell Hill0.3 km