Postcode LU1 3ED is located in an urban city, within the South ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Luton Hoo Memorial Park.
New Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Town is £44,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 3ED.
New Town near LU1 3ED 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| 0.7 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton Hoo Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Luton Hoo Memorial Park |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 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 | 4 | £865,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £236,500 |
10 year median price trend in South
In the LU1 3ED postcode area, located within New Town, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 3ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | New Town Store | New Town Road, Luton, LU1 3EB | Walking directions to New Town Store |
| 0.1 mi | The Connect | 88 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3NZ | Walking directions to The Connect |
| 0.1 mi | The Connect | 133 Albert Road, Luton, LU1 3PT | Walking directions to The Connect |
| 0.2 mi | u Leona | 149 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3QW | Walking directions to u Leona |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 97-99 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.