Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

MOOR STREET, LU1 1EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR STREET, LU1 1EZ.

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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 1EZ 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
workEmployment
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 1EZ 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 1EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Moor Street, 0.4km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU1 1EZ 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EZ 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 1EZ. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 86,500

2 sales · Mean £ 86,500

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

Crime around LU1 1EZ is moderate at 85 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 offences338
Shoplifting310
Anti-social behaviour128
Public order77
Other theft74

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 pupils0.7 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.9 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils1.1 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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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • Ashcroft Supermarket0.8 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.7 km
  • Moldova0.7 km
  • One Below Retail Limited0.8 km
  • Sam 99p0.8 km
  • + 119 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.6 km
  • The White House0.6 km
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
  • The Exchange0.8 km
  • George II0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Basile Ristorante Italiano1.0 km
  • College Canteen0.5 km
  • Merkur Slots0.7 km
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.2 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.3 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.6 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.6 km
  • Gourmet Dessert1.0 km
  • Kebabite0.6 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

  • Kenilworth Road0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.1 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.3 km
  • Vestry Close0.3 km
  • Vestry Close0.3 km