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LU1 1DN

Ivy Road

Beech Hill

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Detailed insights for LU1 1DN

Overview

Postcode LU1 1DN 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 average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bury Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bury Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.7%

Approximately 32.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 1DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury Park near LU1 1DN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 1DN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
588
Population density
50,689.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.71(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-7%)
Public order
5.77(+13%)
Drugs
5.77(+100%)
Other theft
5.35(-2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
317
53.73%
Bangladeshi
198
33.56%
Indian
32
5.42%
Other Asian
13
2.2%
African
10
1.69%
Total population: 590

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
24.54%
No qualifications
80
20.89%
Level 3 (A level)
67
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
13.58%
Total 16+ residents: 383

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
31.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
28.71%
Owns with a mortgage
21
20.79%
Owns outright
15
14.85%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

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 1DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 202636, Ivy Road, Luton, LU1 1DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
06 Mar 202667, Ivy Road, Luton, LU1 1DLTerracedFreehold£235,000
31 Jul 20255, Beech Road, Luton, LU1 1DWTerracedFreehold£235,000
31 Mar 2026109, Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AATerracedFreehold£199,250
18 Mar 202571, Oak Road, Luton, LU4 8AASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the LU1 1DN postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 1DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableMehria Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 1DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKashmir Stores1a Beech Road, Luton, LU1 1DWWalking directions to Kashmir Stores
0.1 miHaji Foods203 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DDWalking directions to Haji Foods
0.1 miMedina Cash and Carry207b Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DDWalking directions to Medina Cash and Carry
0.1 miMas R Kasha Bazar156 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EWWalking directions to Mas R Kasha Bazar
0.1 miBangla Bazar166 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EWWalking directions to Bangla Bazar

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 1DN, 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 017FE01015727
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 1DN

Is LU1 1DN (Bury Park) safe?

The area around LU1 1DN records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1DN?

The median sale price around LU1 1DN 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 1DN?

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

What is the nearest station to LU1 1DN?

The closest station to LU1 1DN is Luton, about 1,145 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 1DN?

LU1 1DN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 1DN 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.