Postcode LU1 1HD is located in an urban city, within the Beech Hill 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 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Beech Hill is £282,000 (around £308 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £320,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.6 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 1,767 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 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 87 ft away from LU1 1HD.
Bury Park near LU1 1HD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.4 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 33 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Beech Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £320,000 | £332 |
| Detached | 1 | £270,000 | £344 |
| Terraced | 21 | £235,000 | £298 |
| Flats | 1 | £162,000 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £317,500 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £332 | £292 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 81, Bury Park Road, Luton, LU1 1HD | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 7, Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1AD | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 11, Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1AD | Terraced | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 19, Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1AD | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 28, Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1AD | Terraced | Freehold | £257,500 |
In the LU1 1HD 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 profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Beech Hill Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mehria Primary School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 1HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Mas R Kasha Bazar | 156 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EW | Walking directions to Mas R Kasha Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Halal Cash & Carry | 108-112 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EW | Walking directions to Euro Halal Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Haji Foods | 203 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1DD | Walking directions to Haji Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Mas Bazaar | 1a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HG | Walking directions to Mas Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Bazar | 166 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EW | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
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 1HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Javed Iqbal Hussain
Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Rehana Malik
Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Rumi Chowdhury
Beech Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU1 1HD records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LU1 1HD in Beech Hill is £282,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LU1 1HD, including Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Mehria Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LU1 1HD is Luton, about 1,033 m away.
LU1 1HD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,767 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 1HD 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).