LU1 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hazelbury Crescent, 0.4km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00177198 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAZELBURY CRESCENT, LU1 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZELBURY CRESCENT, LU1 1DF.
149
30
£ 41,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1DF 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.
Area Character
LU1 1DF is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 13% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1DF. The average age is 30.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU1 1DF is above average at 92 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
Dallow Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
Denbigh High School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Whipperley Infant Academy
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Hillborough Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Best One Minimarket0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Uk Sala ltd0.7 km
- La Nea Grigore0.8 km
- A Family Food Store0.8 km
- + 112 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
- The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
- Thistle Express0.8 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Black Horse0.9 km
- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
- The Exchange0.8 km
- Wheelwrights Arms1.0 km
- George II0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Berlin Doner 650.8 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.9 km
- Trinity Lounge0.7 km
- Papa J's0.7 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Charcoal House1.0 km
- German Doner Kebab0.9 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.8 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- Ruby's Bar and Cuisine1.0 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.8 km
- Luton Airport1.0 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kenilworth Road0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Dallow Primary School0.2 km
- Dallow Primary School0.2 km
- Vestry Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11DF · Data under Open Government Licence