Postcode LU1 1HG is located in an urban city, within the Central ward 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 nearest station is Luton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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 4,875 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 87 ft away from LU1 1HG.
Bury Park near LU1 1HG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £305,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 28 | £122,500 | £284 |
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 | £137,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £101,000 | — |
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 | £279 | £323 |
| 2026 | £198 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1HG.
In the LU1 1HG postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 1HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SS Food and Wine | 15a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HG | Walking directions to SS Food and Wine |
| 0 mi | Mas Bazaar | 1a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HG | Walking directions to Mas Bazaar |
| 0 mi | Euro Halal Cash & Carry | 108-112 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EW | Walking directions to Euro Halal Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Sandhersons | 94-96 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EH | Walking directions to Sandhersons |
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 1HG, 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 1HG 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU1 1HG in Bury Park is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU1 1HG, including Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), Dallow Primary School (Good) and Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 1HG is Luton, about 938 m away.
LU1 1HG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,875 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 1HG 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).
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.