Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU1 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSTABLE ROAD, LU1 1BW.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1BW 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. LU1 1BW's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 17% 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.

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

LU1 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunstable Road, 0.3km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU1 1BW 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 in transportation and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% 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 rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00173662 (shared with 9 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 1BW. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.9%
Asian / British Asian76.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LU1 1BW is above average at 91 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 offences347
Shoplifting311
Anti-social behaviour104
Public order80
Other theft74

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.3 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.5 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.8 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.8 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils1.1 km
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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils1.1 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils1.2 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

115 nearby
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.9 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.8 km
  • Moldova0.7 km
  • One Below Retail Limited0.9 km
  • Sam 99p0.9 km
  • + 110 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.7 km
  • The White House0.6 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.3 km
  • The Exchange0.9 km
  • George II1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • College Canteen0.6 km
  • Merkur Slots0.8 km
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.3 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.2 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.7 km
  • Kebabite0.7 km
  • Sam's Chicken0.8 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.8 km
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.9 km
  • Luton Airport1.0 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kenilworth Road0.0 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Birch Link0.3 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.3 km