Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU1 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU1 1AR.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1AR 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.

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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LU1 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU1 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LU1 1AR 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% 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 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 LU1 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00177169 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1AR. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.3%
Asian / British Asian51.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 13%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near LU1 1AR are high at 145 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.

Violence and sexual offences457
Shoplifting375
Anti-social behaviour208
Public order141
Drugs137

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.3 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.3 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils0.7 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.9 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils0.9 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils0.9 km
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Chiltern Academy

Good923 pupils1.0 km
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Farley Junior Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • Mars News1.0 km
  • Best One Minimarket0.5 km
  • Express News Ltd1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.9 km
  • + 134 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn Luton0.6 km
  • Thistle Express0.6 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel1.0 km
  • The Stockwood Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H0.7 km
  • Off The Wall0.8 km
  • The Brewery Tap1.0 km
  • The Exchange0.6 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Berlin Doner 650.5 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Go Coffee0.8 km
  • Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.6 km
  • Trinity Lounge0.5 km
  • + 102 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

76 nearby
  • Charcoal House0.7 km
  • Fit N Fresh1.0 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.6 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.7 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.7 km
  • Luton Airport0.8 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Vestry Close0.1 km
  • Vestry Close0.1 km
  • Dallow Road0.1 km
  • Liverpool Road0.1 km
  • Liverpool Road0.1 km