Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU1 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU1 1DS.

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Population

149

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1DS 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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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

The IMD places LU1 1DS among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 13% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. 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 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bury Park in Luton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.

Day-to-day life in LU1 1DS has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Luton.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00177198 (shared with 5 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 1DS. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.0%
Asian / British Asian39.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 13%
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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.

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

Crime around LU1 1DS is above average at 95 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 offences351
Shoplifting309
Anti-social behaviour136
Drugs88
Public order88

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.2 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.6 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.6 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils1.0 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils1.0 km
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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils1.1 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils1.1 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Best One Minimarket0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Uk Sala ltd0.7 km
  • La Nea Grigore0.7 km
  • A Family Food Store0.8 km
  • + 118 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
  • Thistle Express0.7 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H1.0 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
  • The Exchange0.8 km
  • The Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

89 nearby
  • Berlin Doner 650.8 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Go Coffee1.0 km
  • Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)0.9 km
  • Trinity Lounge0.7 km
  • + 84 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Charcoal House1.0 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • Little Dessert Shop0.8 km
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Ruby's Bar and Cuisine1.0 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.8 km
  • Luton Airport0.9 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.1 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.2 km
  • Vestry Close0.2 km
  • Vestry Close0.2 km