Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU1 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BE 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 1BE 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 1BE 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 1BE 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (167 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 1BE 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 1BE. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near LU1 1BE are high at 167 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 offences494
Shoplifting375
Anti-social behaviour235
Public order158
Drugs138

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.4 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.9 km
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Farley Junior Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

80 nearby
  • Medi Kitchen Lebanese Ltd1.0 km
  • Charcoal House0.7 km
  • Fit N Fresh0.9 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.5 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.5 km
  • + 75 more
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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • Mars News0.9 km
  • Best One Minimarket0.5 km
  • Express News Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.8 km
  • + 134 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn Luton0.6 km
  • Thistle Express0.5 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Stockwood Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H0.7 km
  • Off The Wall0.8 km
  • The Brewery Tap0.9 km
  • The Exchange0.5 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • Berlin Doner 650.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Go Coffee0.7 km
  • Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.6 km
  • Trinity Lounge0.4 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.6 km
  • Luton Airport0.7 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dallow Road0.0 km
  • Liverpool Road0.0 km
  • Vestry Close0.1 km
  • Liverpool Road0.1 km
  • Vestry Close0.1 km