Beech Road is in Luton and in Luton district. LU1 1DW is located in the Beech Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Luton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Road, Luton, LU1 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LU1 1DN, LU1 1DL, LU4 8AA, LU4 8AD, LU1 1DQ, LU1 1DD, LU4 8BN, LU4 8AG, LU1 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LU1 1DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.1% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.9% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LU1 1DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 42.3% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 46.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 54.1% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 8.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 21% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 19.8% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 29.9% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 22.1% | 4.8% | -17.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 56.9% | 52.6% | -4.3% | 1.1% | 51.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 24.1% | 30.3% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 27.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 81.4% | -72.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 59% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.3% | 59% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45% | 33.2% | -11.8% | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 59.7% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 30.1% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 4% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 3.1% | -22.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 10% | 46.2% | -36.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 80.8% | 6.5% | 74.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beech Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Beech Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-05-22 | £228,506 |
| 75 Beech Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2020-07-27 | £254,999 |
| 13 Beech Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-02-15 | £220,228 |
| 27 Beech Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-01-21 | £237,515 |
| 45 Beech Road, Luton, Luton Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2017-05-02 | £191,013 |
The percentage of student residents living in LU1 1DW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 2out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT | 4out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Dunstable Road , LU4 8BW | 2out of 4 | 120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallow Primary School Dallow Road , LU1 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhall Primary School Newark Road , LU4 8LD | 2out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denbigh Primary School Denbigh Road , LU3 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxdell Infant School Dallow Road , LU1 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh High School Alexandra Avenue , LU3 1HE | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stockwood Park Academy Rotheram Avenue , LU1 5PP | 2out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield High School Riddy Lane , LU3 2AH | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Academy Gipsy Lane , LU1 3GF | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehria Primary School 23 Westbourne Road , Luton LU4 8JD | - not rated | 246 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree Primary School 116 Bury Park Road (first floor) , Luton LU1 1HE | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) 82 - 86 Dunstable Road , LU1 1EH | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Active Support Education Centre Unit 1 Britannia Estates , Leagrave Road LU3 1RJ | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabia Girls' and Boys' School 12-16 Portland Road , LU4 8AX | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Nan Kebab | 205 Dunstable Road | 113 yd | |
| Tastee Treats | 233 Dunstable Road | 120 yd | |
| Chai and Chapati | 187 Dunstable Road | 137 yd | |
| Coffee Pot | Unit 1, Nadeem Plaza, 172 Dunstable Road | 159 yd | |
| Arabella Lounge | Nadeem Plaza Roof Top Cafe/Garden, 172 Dunstable Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Bobbers Supporters Club | 101 Oak Road | 92 yd | |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club | 18a Leagrave Road | 244 yd | |
| The Greenhouse | 23 Crawley Road | 620 yd | |
| The White House | The Galaxy Centre, Bridge Street | 982 yd | |
| After 8 Entertainments Ltd | 15-17 Upper George Street | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awesome Wings & Bunz | 77 Oak Road | 92 yd | |
| Ambala Foods Ltd | 211 Dunstable Road | 113 yd | |
| New Ambala | 221 Dunstable Road | 120 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 177 Dunstable Road | 137 yd | |
| Magic Corn | Unit 3, 146 Dunstable Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, West Side Centre, Dunstable Road | 438 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Lidl Food Store, Francis Street | 548 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 326-340 Dunstable Road | 861 yd | |
| Co-operative | 151-153 Biscot Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luton Town Fc (Kenilworth Road) Maple Road | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Dallow Primary School DALLOW ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Gym 1 BRITANNIA ESTATE BRITANNIA ESTATE LEAGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Dallow Learning Community Centre DALLOW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 771 yd |
| Denbigh High School ALEXANDRA AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| The Gym (Luton) The Galaxy The Galaxy Bridge Street | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| High Town Recreation Centre (Closed) Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Recreation Drill Hall 34-38 Old Bedford Road | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Maidenhall Primary School NEWARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Bodylines (Closed) 6-8 6-8 Gordon Street | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.