LU3 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cromwell Road, 0.5km from Wardown in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU3 1DN offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LU3 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00079413 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL ROAD, LU3 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, LU3 1DN.
570
30
£ 33,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU3 1DN 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. LU3 1DN's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 6% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU3 1DN. The average age is 30.4. 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
Terraced
£ 245,000
8 sales · Mean £ 232,750
Flat
£ 102,000
3 sales · Mean £ 99,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU3 1DN is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Denbigh High School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dallow Primary School
St Matthew's Primary School
River Bank Primary School
Windmill Hill School
Rothesay Nursery School
Richmond Hill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd0.9 km
- Chayee paani1.0 km
- Dallow Karahi0.8 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.3 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.6 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.4 km
- Biscot Road Store0.5 km
- Haji & Sons0.4 km
- Halal Butchers0.8 km
- Hiba Health Foods0.9 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Signpost Hostel1.0 km
- Thistle Express0.8 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.3 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.6 km
- Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Wheelwrights Arms0.9 km
- George II0.9 km
- The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.3 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.3 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.4 km
- Chaat Box0.6 km
- Chai and Chapati0.4 km
- + 74 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.7 km
- Luton Airport0.9 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Road0.1 km
- Studley Road0.1 km
- Studley Road0.1 km
- Cromwell Hill0.2 km
- Cromwell Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU31DN · Data under Open Government Licence