Postcode LU1 3DU is located in an urban city, within the South ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Luton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Manor Road Park.
Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from LU1 3DU.
Central Luton near LU1 3DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| 0.6 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.1 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.1 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £334,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £236,500 |
10 year median price trend in South
In the LU1 3DU postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 3DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Connect | 88 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3NZ | Walking directions to The Connect |
| 0.2 mi | New Town Store | New Town Road, Luton, LU1 3EB | Walking directions to New Town Store |
| 0.2 mi | Express News | 62 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3ET | Walking directions to Express News |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 51-61 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3JX | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | 54 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3ET | Walking directions to Welcome |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.