Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

LU1 1FJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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4/10
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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences342
Shoplifting311
Anti-social behaviour131
Public order83
Other theft79

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.2 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils1.1 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils1.2 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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 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