LU3 1BX is an active urban area on New Bedford Road, 0.4km from High Town in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 5.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00079579 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW BEDFORD ROAD, LU3 1BX.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LU3 1BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £220k. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1BX. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 220,000
10 sales · Mean £ 211,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LU3 1BX are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's Primary School
Windmill Hill School
Denbigh High School
Dallow Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
Richmond Hill School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
River Bank Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
76 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.6 km
- Dallow Karahi1.0 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.5 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.9 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.9 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.7 km
- Biscot Road Store0.9 km
- Haji & Sons0.7 km
- Khans Supermarket0.5 km
- QKI Food store1.0 km
- + 130 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.9 km
- Black Horse0.9 km
- The Castle Tavern P H0.9 km
- Off The Wall0.9 km
- The Brewery Tap1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.5 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.6 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.6 km
- Chaat Box0.9 km
- Chai and Chapati0.7 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
- Thistle Express0.5 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.4 km
- Luton Airport0.6 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Frederick Street0.1 km
- Frederick Street0.1 km
- Villa Road0.1 km
- Moor Park0.1 km
- Brook Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31BX · Data under Open Government Licence