LU1 is a postcode district in Luton, East of England, covering 921 active and 894 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LU1 (28%) is characterised by a young, mixed area of student households and early-stage families, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (15%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LU1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LU1 are around £221k, down 27.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LU1 at 558 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 34, LU1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LU1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LU1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LU1 postcode area.
50,550
34
£ 39,250 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
50% of LU1's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 27.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hillborough Junior School
Rothesay Nursery School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Slip End Village School
Surrey Street Primary School
Foxdell Primary School
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Caddington Village School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
149 nearby- MBR
- Mbr grocery
- Family Choice
- Family Choice
- Kushiara Bazzar
- + 144 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
- Carriages Restaurant @ The Linton
- Premier Inn Luton
- The Stockwood Hotel
- Thistle Express
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Kabanas Bar & Restaurant
- Mario's Cafe
- Nice Baps
- Spice of Caddington
- Woodside Animal Farm
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
82 nearby- Kitchen 1
- Curry tonight
- Checkmate Cafe & Grill Ltd
- Awesome
- Serco PECS
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Caddington Golf Club
- Caddington Sports & Social Club
- The Chequers
- The Frog & Rhubarb
- The Plough
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Co-operative
- Farmfoods Ltd
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- + 3 more
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