Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

AVONDALE ROAD, LU1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVONDALE ROAD, LU1 1DJ.

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Population

228

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1DJ 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LU1 1DJ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

LU1 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Avondale Road, 0.3km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £326k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00173662 (shared with 9 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 1DJ. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British7.9%
Asian / British Asian76.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

Terraced

£ 290,000

6 sales · Mean £ 259,802

Semi-Detached

£ 282,000

4 sales · Mean £ 317,250

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

Crime around LU1 1DJ is above average at 99 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.

Violence and sexual offences340
Shoplifting311
Anti-social behaviour102
Public order78
Other theft74

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.3 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.5 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.7 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.9 km
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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils1.1 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils1.1 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils1.2 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.9 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.9 km
  • Moldova0.8 km
  • One Below Retail Limited0.9 km
  • Sam 99p0.9 km
  • + 112 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.7 km
  • The White House0.7 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.3 km
  • The Exchange0.9 km
  • George II1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • College Canteen0.6 km
  • Merkur Slots0.8 km
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.3 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.2 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.7 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.8 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.7 km
  • Kebabite0.7 km
  • Sam's Chicken0.8 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.8 km
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.9 km
  • Luton Airport1.0 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kenilworth Road0.1 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.3 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.3 km