LU1 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivy Road, 0.2km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LU1 1DL is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, up 62.6% year-on-year. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00177156 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY ROAD, LU1 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY ROAD, LU1 1DL.
590
26
£ 33,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1DL 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.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. LU1 1DL's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 33% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending up 62.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1DL. The average age is 25.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 204,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU1 1DL 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.
school Local Schools
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dallow Primary School
Denbigh High School
Rothesay Nursery School
Maidenhall Primary School
Foxdell Primary School
Denbigh Primary School
Whipperley Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.2 km
- Biscot Road Store0.6 km
- Haji & Sons0.1 km
- Halal Butchers0.7 km
- Hiba Health Foods0.8 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.6 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.1 km
- After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.9 km
- The White House0.8 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.3 km
- The Greenhouse0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.2 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.1 km
- Chaat Box0.3 km
- Chai and Chapati0.1 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Chayee paani0.9 km
- Dallow Karahi0.3 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.3 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton1.1 km
- Luton Airport1.2 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kenilworth Road0.1 km
- Birch Link0.2 km
- Birch Link0.2 km
- Kenilworth Road0.2 km
- Birch Link0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11DL · Data under Open Government Licence