Postcode LU1 3EL 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 209.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the 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 209.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from LU1 3EL.
Central Luton near LU1 3EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| 0.7 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Hat Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hat Gardens |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £333 per square foot) in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £490,000 | £371 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £331,500 | £352 |
| Terraced | 35 | £236,000 | £322 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 | £303 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £580,000 | £107,500 | £285,000 | £193,076 |
| 2017 | £436,000 | £127,500 | £300,000 | £219,000 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £173,000 | £328,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £490,000 | £155,000 | £297,500 | £200,500 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £155,000 | £300,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | £491,000 | £207,500 | £335,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £427,500 | £180,000 | £363,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £948,750 | £177,000 | £369,000 | £232,500 |
| 2024 | £485,000 | £155,000 | £330,000 | £239,000 |
| 2025 | £485,500 | £198,500 | £334,000 | £235,750 |
| 2026 | £464,500 | £130,000 | £357,000 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321 | £256 | £308 | £288 |
| 2017 | £286 | £230 | £301 | £282 |
| 2018 | £289 | £302 | £284 | £273 |
| 2019 | £288 | £313 | £276 | £253 |
| 2020 | £327 | £281 | £301 | £264 |
| 2021 | £348 | £332 | £300 | £299 |
| 2022 | £402 | £279 | £347 | £348 |
| 2023 | £469 | £294 | £343 | £292 |
| 2024 | £335 | £323 | £340 | £316 |
| 2025 | £395 | £347 | £352 | £322 |
| 2026 | £376 | £290 | £310 | £326 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 3EL.
In the LU1 3EL postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | The Connect | 88 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3NZ | Walking directions to The Connect |
| 0.2 mi | Welcome | 54 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3ET | Walking directions to Welcome |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 51-61 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3JX | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for LU1 3EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charmaine Isles
South - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Stevens
South - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU1 3EL records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU1 3EL in Central Luton is £240,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to LU1 3EL, including Chiltern Academy (Good), University of Bedfordshire (Good) and Tennyson Road Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 3EL is Luton, about 899 m away.
LU1 3EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 3EL is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Charmaine Isles (Labour Party) and Steve Stevens (Liberal Democrats).
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.