LU1 1FJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LU1 1FJ offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 1FJ are sourced from Output Area E00177198 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LU1 1FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LU1 1FJ.
149
30
£ 41,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LU1 1FJ 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
The IMD places LU1 1FJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LU1 1FJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LU1 1FJ 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.
school Local Schools
Dallow Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Rothesay Nursery School
Denbigh High School
Chapel Street Nursery School
Whipperley Infant Academy
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School
Hillborough Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Ashcroft Supermarket0.9 km
- Bubble CiTea0.8 km
- Moldova0.7 km
- One Below Retail Limited0.8 km
- Sam 99p0.8 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.6 km
- The White House0.6 km
- Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
- The Exchange0.9 km
- George II0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- College Canteen0.5 km
- Merkur Slots0.8 km
- Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.3 km
- Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.4 km
- Cafe 1 (UK)0.3 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.7 km
- Dunk Bubblez0.7 km
- Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.7 km
- Kebabite0.7 km
- Sam's Chicken0.7 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Signpost Hostel0.8 km
- Thistle Express0.8 km
- Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
- The Quality Skyline Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Luton0.8 km
- Luton Airport1.0 km
- Luton Airport Parkway2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kenilworth Road0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Dallow Primary School0.2 km
- Dallow Primary School0.3 km
- Vestry Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LU11FJ · Data under Open Government Licence