LU1 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LU1 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00079515 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LU1 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU1 1BX.
144
36
£ 41,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LU1 1BX — age 36, 10% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1BX. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
LU1 1BX has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whipperley Infant Academy
Dallow Primary School
Farley Junior Academy
Rothesay Nursery School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Foxdell Primary School
The Stockwood Park Academy
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- Farley Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Paper Shop0.6 km
- Bazyan Bazar Ltd0.8 km
- Farley Convenience Store0.7 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.9 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- The Brooke Street Bistro1.0 km
- Arabella Lounge0.9 km
- Baguette Corner0.9 km
- Fresh Shawarma & Bakery Ltd0.8 km
- Nirala0.8 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Alauddin Sweets Centre0.9 km
- Ambala Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Spicy Karahi0.8 km
- S.F.C. & Pizza Direct0.3 km
- Dallow Karahi0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Signpost Hostel1.0 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Greenhouse0.9 km
- After 8 Entertainments Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton1.4 km
- Luton Airport1.5 km
- Luton Airport Parkway3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Whipperley Ring Turn0.3 km
- Newcombe Road0.3 km
- Whipperley Ring Turn0.3 km
- Jill Jenkins Court0.4 km
- Newcombe Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11BX · Data under Open Government Licence