Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

BURY PARK ROAD, LU1 1HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURY PARK ROAD, LU1 1HB.

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Population

487

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1HB 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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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

The IMD places LU1 1HB among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% 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 1HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bury Park Road, 0.3km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Biscot ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU1 1HB offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 61% 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 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £78k, 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 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00079414 (shared with 10 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 1HB. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.2%
Asian / British Asian54.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 78,000

1 sales · Mean £ 78,000

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around LU1 1HB is moderate at 87 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting309
Violence and sexual offences299
Anti-social behaviour129
Public order73
Other theft70

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.4 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.5 km
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Denbigh High School

Outstanding1118 pupils0.7 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.8 km
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River Bank Primary School

Good719 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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Denbigh Primary School

Outstanding618 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

121 nearby
  • Bury Park enterprise Ltd0.2 km
  • Biscot Road Store0.6 km
  • Haji & Sons0.2 km
  • Halal Butchers0.8 km
  • Hiba Health Foods0.9 km
  • + 116 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Signpost Hostel0.8 km
  • Thistle Express0.8 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Luton Bobbers Supporters Club0.4 km
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.7 km
  • The White House0.6 km
  • The Exchange1.0 km
  • Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Ridings Coffee House Ltd0.1 km
  • Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited0.2 km
  • Cafe 1 (UK)0.2 km
  • Chaat Box0.5 km
  • Chai and Chapati0.2 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Chayee paani1.0 km
  • Dallow Karahi0.5 km
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • My Belgian Waffle0.4 km
  • Niralla Sweets Ltd0.5 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton0.8 km
  • Luton Airport1.0 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kenilworth Road0.1 km
  • Kenilworth Road0.2 km
  • Studley Road0.2 km
  • Studley Road0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.3 km