LU1 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mulberry Close, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for LU1 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00079515 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MULBERRY CLOSE, LU1 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MULBERRY CLOSE, LU1 1BY.
144
36
£ 41,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LU1 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 10% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1BY. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 244,500
2 sales · Mean £ 244,500
Flat
£ 113,750
1 sales · Mean £ 113,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU1 1BY has low crime rates — 37 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
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
The Stockwood Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Farley Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Paper Shop0.6 km
- A Family Food Store0.8 km
- Al Madina Superstore0.9 km
- Alfa Superstores1.0 km
- + 63 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Greenhouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.9 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.8 km
- Chaat Box0.9 km
- Chai and Chapati0.8 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Dallow Karahi0.4 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.8 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.8 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.9 km
- Oodles Chinese0.8 km
- + 16 more
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
- Newcombe Road0.3 km
- Ferndale Road0.3 km
- Ferndale Road0.3 km
- Whipperley Ring Turn0.4 km
- Newcombe Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11BY · Data under Open Government Licence