Postcode LU1 1HB is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year. The median sale price in Central is £165,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £101,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.
Bury Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,732 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bury Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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.
The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from LU1 1HB.
Bury Park near LU1 1HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.3 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout. | Small | Walking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout. |
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 2 | £264,500 | £328 |
| Flats | 32 | £151,250 | £289 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £90,000 | £232,500 |
| 2017 | £75,380 | £186,500 |
| 2018 | £154,500 | £194,000 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £146,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £164,750 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £242,500 |
| 2023 | £144,000 | £286,000 |
| 2024 | £150,000 | £221,000 |
| 2025 | £145,000 | £282,000 |
| 2026 | £134,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296 | £490 |
| 2017 | £388 | £293 |
| 2018 | £392 | £199 |
| 2019 | £264 | £300 |
| 2020 | £263 | £265 |
| 2021 | £262 | £286 |
| 2022 | £280 | £286 |
| 2023 | £299 | £296 |
| 2024 | £282 | £319 |
| 2025 | £288 | £323 |
| 2026 | £247 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 24, Bury Park Road, Luton, LU1 1HB | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 24, Bury Park Road, Luton, LU1 1HB | Flats | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 24, Bury Park Road, Luton, LU1 1HB | Flats | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 68, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EH | Other | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 34, Moor Street, Luton, LU1 1HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £248,500 |
In the LU1 1HB postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Dallow Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2017. | |
Dallow Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Beech Hill Community Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
Beech Hill Community Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SS Food and Wine | 15a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HG | Walking directions to SS Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sandhersons | 94-96 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EH | Walking directions to Sandhersons |
| 0.1 mi | Mas Bazaar | 1a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HG | Walking directions to Mas Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Halal Cash & Carry | 108-112 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EW | Walking directions to Euro Halal Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Miah Brothers General Stores | 58 Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1AE | Walking directions to Miah Brothers General Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 1HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fatima Begum
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Yaqub Hanif
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU1 1HB records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU1 1HB in Central is £165,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU1 1HB, including Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), Dallow Primary School (Good) and Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU1 1HB is Luton, about 881 m away.
LU1 1HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 1HB is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).