LU1 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Grove Road, 0.8km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within South ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU1 1BL offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 86% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00173660 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, LU1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, LU1 1BL.
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67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
High employment, young population. LU1 1BL combines 67% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1BL. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
19 sales · Mean £ 136,464
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LU1 1BL are high at 150 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.
school Local Schools
Rothesay Nursery School
Dallow Primary School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Hillborough Junior School
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Chiltern Academy
Farley Junior Academy
Beech Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Mars News0.9 km
- Best One Minimarket0.4 km
- Express News Ltd0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- UCKG HelpCentre/Luton Foodbank (UCKG)0.9 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn Luton0.5 km
- Thistle Express0.6 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
- The Stockwood Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Black Horse0.5 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, Cafe
106 nearby- Berlin Doner 650.4 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Go Coffee0.7 km
- Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.6 km
- Trinity Lounge0.4 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Charcoal House0.6 km
- Fit N Fresh0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.7 km
- Luton Airport0.8 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Road0.2 km
- Liverpool Road0.2 km
- Dallow Road0.2 km
- Vestry Close0.2 km
- Vestry Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11BL · Data under Open Government Licence