LU3 1DL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gregories Close, 0.4km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within High Town ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU3 1DL offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00079589 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREGORIES CLOSE, LU3 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREGORIES CLOSE, LU3 1DL.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
50% of LU3 1DL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1DL. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 128,500
6 sales · Mean £ 130,083
Terraced
£ 235,000
6 sales · Mean £ 231,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1DL is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Denbigh High School
St Matthew's Primary School
River Bank Primary School
Richmond Hill School
Windmill Hill School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dallow Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.7 km
- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Luton Kebab House0.9 km
- Murganos Grill LTD0.9 km
- Da Village pizza & chicken ltd0.7 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- J J Food Stores Ltd0.6 km
- M H Supermarket0.5 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
- Paga Superstore0.7 km
- R V News0.4 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Masonic Hall1.0 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
- George II0.9 km
- The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.8 km
- High Town Club1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Al-Quds0.6 km
- Delikatesy Smaczek (Luton) Limited (Cafe only)0.9 km
- Nando's Chickenland0.7 km
- Roasty Luton Ltd0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Thistle Express0.8 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.4 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.7 km
- Luton Airport0.9 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Hill0.1 km
- The Wickets0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.1 km
- Cromwell Hill0.2 km
- Cromwell Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31DL · Data under Open Government Licence