Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU1 1EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

479

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1EF 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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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LU1 1EF is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 34).

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

LU1 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU1 1EF offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% 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 91 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00079393 (shared with 15 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 1EF. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.2%
Asian / British Asian48.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around LU1 1EF is above average at 91 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 offences339
Shoplifting308
Anti-social behaviour125
Public order78
Drugs77

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils1.0 km
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St Matthew's Primary School

Requires Improvement825 pupils1.1 km
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Windmill Hill School

51 pupils1.1 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

73 nearby
  • How Cha Noodle Bar1.0 km
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.6 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.6 km
  • Gourmet Dessert0.9 km
  • + 68 more
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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.8 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.7 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Moldova0.6 km
  • One Below Retail Limited0.7 km
  • + 125 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.6 km
  • The White House0.5 km
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Castle Tavern P H1.0 km
  • Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano0.9 km
  • College Canteen0.4 km
  • Merkur Slots0.7 km
  • Muffin Break1.0 km
  • Berlin Doner 650.8 km
  • + 90 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 & Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.7 km
  • Luton Airport0.9 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.1 km
  • Vestry Close0.2 km
  • Vestry Close0.2 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.3 km