LU1 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mulberry Close, 0.9km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU1 1BZ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LU1 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00079515 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MULBERRY CLOSE, LU1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MULBERRY CLOSE, LU1 1BZ.
144
36
£ 41,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LU1 1BZ 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 1BZ. 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
Flat
£ 141,000
34 sales · Mean £ 143,776
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LU1 1BZ has low crime rates — 40 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
Foxdell Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School
The Stockwood Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Farley Food & Wine0.5 km
- The Paper Shop0.5 km
- A Family Food Store0.9 km
- Al Madina Superstore0.9 km
- Alfa Superstores1.0 km
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.7 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.9 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.9 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.9 km
- Chaat Box1.0 km
- Chai and Chapati0.8 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Dallow Karahi0.4 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.8 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.9 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd1.0 km
- Oodles Chinese0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton1.5 km
- Luton Airport1.5 km
- Luton Airport Parkway3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Whipperley Ring Turn0.3 km
- Whipperley Ring Turn0.3 km
- Jill Jenkins Court0.3 km
- Ferndale Road0.4 km
- Ferndale Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence