Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

ARGYLL AVENUE, LU3 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLL AVENUE, LU3 1EG.

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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 1EG 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

81% of LU3 1EG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

home £279,200 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Argyll Avenue, 0.2km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1EG 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 1EG. 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

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,250

4 sales · Mean £ 276,375

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

LU3 1EG has low crime rates — 36 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour47
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order29

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 pupils0.6 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.7 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.9 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils1.0 km
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Richmond Hill School

Good265 pupils1.2 km
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William Austin Infant School

Good385 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • M H Supermarket1.0 km
  • R V News0.9 km
  • S N Food and Wine0.5 km
  • Buy Best Store Ltd0.7 km
  • DFS Foodstore0.3 km
  • + 81 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Al-Quds1.0 km
  • Baba Lal0.4 km
  • A1 Lahori Zaiqa Ltd0.5 km
  • Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church0.2 km
  • Bury Park Coffee House Ltd0.5 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Kebabish Original LU1 Ltd0.7 km
  • peri peri hermanos luton ltd0.6 km
  • Slam Burger0.3 km
  • WinggIT0.5 km
  • Alauddin Sweets Centre0.4 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.8 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.4 km
  • The Greenhouse0.8 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.2 km
  • Luton Airport1.4 km
  • Leagrave2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dorrington Close0.1 km
  • Dorrington Close0.1 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.3 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.3 km
  • Saxon Road0.4 km