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LU1 1DH

Kenilworth Road

Beech Hill

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Overview

Postcode LU1 1DH is located in an urban city, within the Beech Hill ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bury Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Bury Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.4%

Approximately 20.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from LU1 1DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury Park near LU1 1DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 1DH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 1DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.4 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
10,551.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.5(+79%)
Public order
9.87(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.13(-38%)
Drugs
7.13(+147%)
Vehicle crime
6.03(+37%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
224
53.21%
Pakistani
112
26.6%
Other Asian
22
5.23%
Other White
22
5.23%
Indian
15
3.56%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
33.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.33%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
39.82%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.58%
Other social rented
20
17.7%
Owns outright
19
16.81%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Beech Hill

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £289K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beech Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£292,500£256
Semi-Detached13£280,000£314
Terraced16£230,000£304
Flats5£175,000£313

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beech Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,000£190,000
2017£154,500£260,000£205,000
2018£112,500£270,000£205,000
2019£164,000£264,900£244,000
2020£122,500£265,000£205,000
2021£116,482£245,000£242,500
2022£144,000£312,500£256,500
2023£147,500£300,000£225,000
2024£143,250£290,000£262,500
2025£187,500£295,000£238,000
2026£162,000£271,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beech Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£242
2017£249£226£234
2018£268£292£265
2019£449£267£244
2020£196£265£258
2021£133£258£268
2022£324£331£313
2023£393£322£276
2024£315£340£294
2025£313£335£304
2026£284£297£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beech Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beech Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 20262, Wimborne Road, Luton, LU1 1PDTerracedFreehold£247,500
03 Oct 202528, Wimborne Road, Luton, LU1 1PDTerracedFreehold£225,000
31 Mar 2026109, Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AATerracedFreehold£199,250
18 Mar 202571, Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
17 Feb 202531, Clifton Road, Luton, LU1 1PBTerracedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the LU1 1DH postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 1DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 1DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 1DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSandhu's SupermarketDallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NRWalking directions to Sandhu's Supermarket
0.2 miRuski Shop151 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NSWalking directions to Ruski Shop
0.2 miRanya SupermarketDallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NEWalking directions to Ranya Supermarket
0.2 miVernon Food Store120 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NEWalking directions to Vernon Food Store
0.2 miKashmir Stores1a Beech Road, Luton, LU1 1DWWalking directions to Kashmir Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU1 1DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Javed Iqbal Hussain

Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Rehana Malik

Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Rumi Chowdhury

Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardBeech HillE05014736
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury ParkE02003274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 017EE01015725
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 1DH

Is LU1 1DH (Bury Park) safe?

The area around LU1 1DH records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU1 1DH?

The median sale price around LU1 1DH in Bury Park is £235,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 1DH?

There are 20 schools close to LU1 1DH, including Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good), Dallow Primary School (Good) and Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 1DH?

The closest station to LU1 1DH is Luton, about 1,274 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 1DH?

LU1 1DH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,034 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 1DH (Bury Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 1DH is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Javed Iqbal Hussain (Labour Party), Rehana Malik (Labour Party) and Rumi Chowdhury (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.