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LU1 1HG

Waldeck Road

Central

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Bury Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 87 ft away from LU1 1HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury Park near LU1 1HG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 1HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 1HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.4 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park
0.4 mi1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.SmallWalking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.

Area Profile

Population
539
Population density
11,395.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.95(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.37(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.03(+42%)
Public order
7.9(+54%)
Vehicle crime
7.34(+67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
309
57.43%
Pakistani
69
12.83%
Indian
46
8.55%
Other White
26
4.83%
British
24
4.46%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
112
27.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
20.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
61
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
12.01%
Level 3 (A level)
48
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
49.4%
Owns outright
32
19.05%
Social rents from council
21
12.5%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.33%
Other social rented
9
5.36%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Central

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£74K – £189K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£305,000£308
Terraced3£265,000£323
Flats28£122,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202624, Bury Park Road, Luton, LU1 1HBFlatsFreehold£95,000
17 Mar 202624, Bury Park Road, Luton, LU1 1HBFlatsFreehold£95,000
01 Sept 202519, Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1ADTerracedFreehold£225,000
01 Aug 202528, Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1ADTerracedFreehold£257,500
05 May 202668, Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EHOtherFreehold£950,000

Schools

In the LU1 1HG postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 1HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSS Food and Wine15a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HGWalking directions to SS Food and Wine
0 miMas Bazaar1a Waldeck Road, Luton, LU1 1HGWalking directions to Mas Bazaar
0 miEuro Halal Cash & Carry108-112 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EWWalking directions to Euro Halal Cash & Carry
0.1 miSandhersons94-96 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1EHWalking directions to Sandhersons
0.1 miMiah Brothers General Stores58 Highbury Road, Luton, LU3 1AEWalking directions to Miah Brothers General 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 1HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fatima Begum

Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mohammed Yaqub Hanif

Central - 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
WardCentralE05014739
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury ParkE02003274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 017AE01015698
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 1HG

Is LU1 1HG (Bury Park) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near LU1 1HG?

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.

What schools are near LU1 1HG?

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.

What is the nearest station to LU1 1HG?

The closest station to LU1 1HG is Luton, about 938 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 1HG?

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).

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

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).

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.