Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU1 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU1 1DH.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LU1 1DH has a highly multicultural community character — 89% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

LU1 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Bury Park in Luton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.

Day-to-day life in LU1 1DH has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00079529 (shared with 8 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 1DH. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.2%
Asian / British Asian88.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around LU1 1DH is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences267
Anti-social behaviour74
Other theft60
Public order51
Vehicle crime49

school Local Schools

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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.3 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.4 km
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Foxdell Primary School

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.9 km
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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils0.9 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils1.0 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils1.0 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

93 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.3 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.8 km
  • Haji & Sons0.3 km
  • Halal Butchers0.7 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.8 km
  • + 88 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.5 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.1 km
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd1.0 km
  • The White House1.0 km
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.4 km
  • The Greenhouse0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.4 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.4 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.3 km
  • Chaat Box0.4 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.3 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Chayee paani0.9 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.1 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.3 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.2 km
  • Luton Airport1.4 km
  • Leagrave3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Clifton Road0.2 km
  • Clifton Road0.2 km
  • Newcombe Road0.3 km
  • Ferndale Road0.3 km
  • Birch Link0.3 km