Postcode Analysis Luton, East of England

DALE ROAD, LU1 1LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALE ROAD, LU1 1LJ.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LU1 1LJ 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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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LU1 1LJ has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

home £276,363 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LU1 1LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dale Road, 0.6km from Bury Park in Luton. Administratively it sits within Dallow ward and the Luton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LU1 1LJ offers the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, down 2.0% year-on-year. 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 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00079513 (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 1LJ. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.4%
Asian / British Asian55.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
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

Terraced

£ 261,250

16 sales · Mean £ 259,593

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 240,833

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

LU1 1LJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences186
Anti-social behaviour69
Other theft52
Drugs44
Vehicle crime39

school Local Schools

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Dallow Primary School

Good618 pupils0.1 km
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Rothesay Nursery School

Good89 pupils0.5 km
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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Good900 pupils0.7 km
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Whipperley Infant Academy

Good268 pupils0.7 km
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Farley Junior Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils0.8 km
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Chapel Street Nursery School

Good157 pupils0.9 km
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Hillborough Junior School

Outstanding360 pupils0.9 km
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Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Good296 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Farley Food & Wine0.8 km
  • The Paper Shop0.8 km
  • Bubble CiTea0.9 km
  • Moldova0.9 km
  • One Below Retail Limited0.9 km
  • + 93 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • After 8 Entertainments Ltd0.7 km
  • The White House0.8 km
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • The Exchange0.9 km
  • Masonic Hall1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • College Canteen0.6 km
  • Merkur Slots0.9 km
  • Berlin Doner 650.8 km
  • Luton Crown Court (Eatalia)1.0 km
  • Trinity Lounge0.9 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Downtown Pizza & Desserts Ltd0.8 km
  • Dunk Bubblez0.9 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Luton Ltd0.8 km
  • Kebabite0.8 km
  • Sam's Chicken0.9 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Premier Inn Luton0.9 km
  • Leaside Hotel & Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Quality Skyline Hotel0.8 km
  • The Signpost Hostel0.9 km
  • Thistle Express1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Luton1.1 km
  • Luton Airport1.2 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Newcombe Road0.1 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.1 km
  • Newcombe Road0.1 km
  • Dallow Primary School0.2 km
  • Vestry Close0.4 km