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LU1 1LB

Butlin Road

Dallow

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Overview

Postcode LU1 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Dallow ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Dallow Road area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dallow Road is £52,991 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dallow Downs.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Dallow Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dallow Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dallow Road is £52,991 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Dallow Road near LU1 1LB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 1LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 1LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDallow DownsLargeWalking directions to Dallow Downs
0.4 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park

Area Profile

Population
522
Population density
23,790 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.69(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.55(+43%)
Vehicle crime
8.88(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(+2%)
Burglary
5.65(+103%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
193
36.83%
Pakistani
105
20.04%
Bangladeshi
70
13.36%
Indian
53
10.11%
British
52
9.92%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
28.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
71
19.14%
No qualifications
70
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
46
12.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 371

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
64.02%
Owns with a mortgage
24
14.63%
Owns outright
23
14.02%
Social rents from council
6
3.66%
Other social rented
4
2.44%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Dallow

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £300K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £309 per square foot) in Dallow area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dallow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£275,500£360
Terraced28£260,000£307
Flats3£150,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dallow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dallow.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,995£295,000£241,250
2017£144,995£274,000£225,000
2018£113,750£257,000£200,000
2019£108,000£250,000£191,500
2020£150,000£243,000£210,000
2021£110,000£256,000£237,500
2022£151,500£266,000£264,000
2023£131,000£330,000£259,000
2024£107,000£302,000£273,000
2025£145,000£312,500£265,000
2026£202,500£226,500£232,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dallow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dallow.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420£296£316
2017£420£301£261
2018£259£293£253
2019£213£262£234
2020£450£276£251
2021£248£287£280
2022£211£314£310
2023£373£330£335
2024£226£336£300
2025£277£372£313
2026£261£254£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dallow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 202664, Butlin Road, Luton, LU1 1LDTerracedFreehold£220,000
05 Jan 202628, Butlin Road, Luton, LU1 1LDTerracedFreehold£232,000
14 Aug 20252, Butlin Road, Luton, LU1 1LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
16 Jan 202622, Naseby Road, Luton, LU1 1LFTerracedFreehold£255,000
12 Feb 202524, Naseby Road, Luton, LU1 1LFTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the LU1 1LB postcode area, located within Dallow Road, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 1LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWhipperley Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 1LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSandhu's SupermarketDallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NRWalking directions to Sandhu's Supermarket
0.1 miRuski Shop151 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NSWalking directions to Ruski Shop
0.1 miQuality Food Store101 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NWWalking directions to Quality Food Store
0.1 miRanya SupermarketDallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NEWalking directions to Ranya Supermarket
0.1 miVernon Food Store120 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NEWalking directions to Vernon Food Store

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 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alia Khan

Dallow - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mohammed Farooq

Dallow - 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
WardDallowE05014741
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dallow RoadE02003276
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 019DE01015730
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 1LB

Is LU1 1LB (Dallow Road) safe?

The area around LU1 1LB records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LU1 1LB?

The median sale price around LU1 1LB in Dallow Road is £260,000 (about £309 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 1LB?

There are 19 schools close to LU1 1LB, including Dallow Primary School (Good), Whipperley Infant Academy (Good) and Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 1LB?

The closest station to LU1 1LB is Luton, about 1,402 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 1LB?

LU1 1LB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 1LB (Dallow Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 1LB is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alia Khan (Labour Party) and Mohammed Farooq (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.