LU1 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kenilworth Road, 0.2km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU1 1DQ offers 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% 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 is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £281k, down 1.8% 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00173621 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENILWORTH ROAD, LU1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENILWORTH ROAD, LU1 1DQ.
580
32
£ 33,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1DQ 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 1DQ has a highly multicultural community character — 77% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1DQ. The average age is 32.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU1 1DQ is moderate at 74 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
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Dallow Primary School
Denbigh High School
Rothesay Nursery School
Maidenhall Primary School
Foxdell Primary School
Whipperley Infant Academy
Denbigh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.2 km
- Biscot Road Store0.7 km
- Haji & Sons0.1 km
- Halal Butchers0.7 km
- Hiba Health Foods0.8 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.6 km
- Thistle Express1.0 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.7 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.2 km
- After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.8 km
- The White House0.8 km
- Flame Nightclub Ltd1.0 km
- Beech Hill Conservative Club0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.2 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.1 km
- Chaat Box0.4 km
- Chai and Chapati0.1 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Chayee paani0.9 km
- Dallow Karahi0.3 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.2 km
- My Belgian Waffle0.3 km
- Niralla Sweets Ltd0.4 km
- + 43 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
- Luton1.0 km
- Luton Airport1.2 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kenilworth Road0.1 km
- Kenilworth Road0.2 km
- Birch Link0.2 km
- Birch Link0.2 km
- Birch Link0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11DQ · Data under Open Government Licence