Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BEECH ROAD, LU1 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH ROAD, LU1 1DP.

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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 1DP 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

89% of LU1 1DP's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 29.7% year-on-year.

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

LU1 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Road, 0.1km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% 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 low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 29.7% 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 1DP 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 1DP. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

9 sales · Mean £ 166,944

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

LU1 1DP has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences260
Anti-social behaviour76
Other theft66
Public order46
Vehicle crime45

school Local Schools

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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.2 km
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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.4 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.8 km
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Maidenhall Primary School

Good708 pupils0.9 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils1.0 km
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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils1.0 km
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Foxdell Primary School

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

95 nearby
  • Newark stores ltd0.9 km
  • Bazyan Bazar Ltd0.4 km
  • M H Supermarket1.0 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
  • Paga Superstore0.9 km
  • + 90 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Dilkhush Well Being Club0.9 km
  • KD'S Cafe0.8 km
  • Al-Quds0.8 km
  • Nando's Chickenland1.0 km
  • Roasty Luton Ltd1.0 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Grepes House0.9 km
  • Karam Express1.0 km
  • Slice Groupe ltd1.0 km
  • Cineworld1.0 km
  • Dial-A-Kebab0.8 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.3 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Beech Hill Conservative Club0.2 km
  • The Greenhouse0.6 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.1 km
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd1.0 km
  • The White House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.2 km
  • Luton Airport1.3 km
  • Leagrave3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Birch Link0.1 km
  • Birch Link0.1 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.2 km
  • Birch Link0.2 km
  • Clifton Road0.3 km