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.
AVONDALE ROAD, LU1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVONDALE ROAD, LU1 1DJ.
228
31
£ 33,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Dallow Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
Denbigh High School
Whipperley Infant Academy
Chapel Street Nursery School
River Bank Primary School
Maidenhall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: LU11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence