Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

STRATHMORE AVENUE, LU1 3QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRATHMORE AVENUE, LU1 3QR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

398

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LU1 3QR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £358k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.

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

LU1 3QR is a safe, established residential area on Strathmore Avenue, 0.3km from New Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within South ward and the Luton South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LU1, LU1 3QR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k, up 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LU1 3QR are sourced from Output Area E00079829 (shared with 5 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 LU1 3QR. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

6 sales · Mean £ 345,833

Terraced

£ 266,500

3 sales · Mean £ 285,833

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

LU1 3QR has low crime rates — 26 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 offences71
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Tennyson Road Primary School

Outstanding688 pupils0.3 km
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Surrey Street Primary School

Good412 pupils0.4 km
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Avenue Centre for Education

Good48 pupils0.4 km
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The Linden Academy

Requires Improvement399 pupils0.7 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils0.7 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils0.9 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils1.0 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Moons Newsagents0.8 km
  • SS Food & Wine London ltd0.8 km
  • Mars News0.9 km
  • Express News Ltd0.9 km
  • Welcome Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Cafe Welcome0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Grill 33 LTD0.9 km
  • Finnegans Diner0.9 km
  • Grosvenor Casino0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • How Cha Noodle Bar0.9 km
  • Oven Pizza and Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Wings and tings0.6 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.8 km
  • Fit N Fresh0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Four Horseshoes/Harveys Function Room0.9 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.9 km
  • Bar Eireann0.8 km
  • Enterprise Public House0.9 km
  • Hibbert Arms0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Stockwood Hotel0.7 km
  • Carriages Restaurant @ The Linton0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton Airport Parkway1.3 km
  • Luton Airport1.3 km
  • Luton1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • West Hill Road0.1 km
  • West Hill Road0.2 km
  • Barnfield South Academy0.2 km
  • Barnfield South Academy0.2 km
  • Capability Green Walk0.3 km