Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISCOT ROAD, LU3 1AN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

386

cake
Avg Age

36

payments
Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

work
Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LU3 1AN 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.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
psychology

Area Character

Cultural diversity defines LU3 1AN — 65% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £250,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU3 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Biscot Road, 0.3km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU3 1AN is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00173281 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1AN. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.1%
Asian / British Asian64.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

LU3 1AN has low crime rates — 33 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 offences176
Anti-social behaviour42
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft24

school Local Schools

S

Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.4 km
P

River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils0.5 km
P

Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils0.5 km
P

Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.6 km
P

Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.8 km
P

Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils1.1 km
P

William Austin Infant School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
P

William Austin Junior School

Good575 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Newark stores ltd0.8 km
  • Al noor cash & carry ltd0.6 km
  • Bismillah Food Store0.8 km
  • Wardown Park Ice Cream and Burger Kiosk0.8 km
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.6 km
  • + 75 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Dilkhush Well Being Club0.9 km
  • KD'S Cafe1.0 km
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.7 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.5 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.6 km
  • + 36 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Pakistani Dera0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Original0.8 km
  • The Oriental0.5 km
  • Chayee paani0.4 km
  • Dallow Karahi1.0 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.7 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
  • Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse0.6 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.5 km
  • The Greenhouse1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.4 km
  • Luton Airport1.6 km
  • Leagrave2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Blenheim Crescent0.1 km
  • Blenheim Crescent0.1 km
  • Dorrington Close0.2 km
  • Dorrington Close0.2 km
  • Saxon Road0.2 km