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LU1 1LY

Dallow Road

Dallow

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Detailed insights for LU1 1LY

Overview

Postcode LU1 1LY 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 very high crime levels, with around 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is The Moor.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Dallow Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,445 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Dallow Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from LU1 1LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Dallow Road near LU1 1LY 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 1LY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 1LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe MoorSmallWalking directions to The Moor
0.1 miBrantwood ParkSmallWalking directions to Brantwood Park

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
4,691.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.51(+28%)
Other theft
36.59(+569%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.55(+43%)
Drugs
12.63(+337%)
Public order
8.71(+70%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
83
20.65%
Pakistani
79
19.65%
Other White
76
18.91%
Indian
27
6.72%
Other
26
6.47%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
122
39.61%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
20.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.96%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
40.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
35.05%
Owns outright
15
15.46%
Owns with a mortgage
4
4.12%
Social rents from council
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 1LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202635, Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NJTerracedFreehold£250,000
07 Nov 20257, Lyndhurst Road, Luton, LU1 1LNTerracedFreehold£310,000
18 Sept 202532, Lyndhurst Road, Luton, LU1 1LNOtherFreehold£240,000
02 Jun 20257, Lyndhurst Road, Luton, LU1 1LNTerracedFreehold£173,000
15 Dec 202551, Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NLTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 1LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDallow Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other independent school

N/A

0.3 miNurseryRothesay Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 1LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAcasa Food34 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to Acasa Food
0 miLondis66 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to Londis
0 miLK Food and Wine76c Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1LYWalking directions to LK Food and Wine
0.1 miSpar33-39 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 1BNWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miV S Food and Wine79 Dallow Road, Luton, LU1 1NNWalking directions to V S Food and Wine

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 1LY, 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 019CE01015729
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 1LY

Is LU1 1LY (Dallow Road) safe?

The area around LU1 1LY records about 128 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LU1 1LY?

The median sale price around LU1 1LY 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 1LY?

There are 20 schools close to LU1 1LY, including Dallow Primary School (Good), Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) and Rothesay Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 1LY?

The closest station to LU1 1LY is Luton, about 907 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 1LY?

LU1 1LY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 1LY 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).

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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.