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LU1 3FN

St Mary's Road

Central

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Overview

Postcode LU1 3FN is located in an urban city, within the Central 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manor Road Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from LU1 3FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Luton near LU1 3FN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 3FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton
0.7 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 3FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park
0.2 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park
0.3 miHat GardensSmallWalking directions to Hat Gardens

Area Profile

Population
531
Population density
1,530.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.59(+133%)
Vehicle crime
39.56(+799%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.6(+190%)
Drugs
19.57(+577%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.72(+195%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
142
26.64%
Other White
100
18.76%
African
65
12.2%
Indian
44
8.26%
Other Asian
32
6%
Total population: 533

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
197
38.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
126
24.8%
No qualifications
64
12.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
8.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 508

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
67.94%
Other social rented
26
19.85%
Social rents from council
6
4.58%
Owns outright
4
3.05%
Owns with a mortgage
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Central

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£286
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£74K – £189K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£305,000£308
Terraced3£265,000£323
Flats28£122,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£90,000£232,500
2017£75,380£186,500
2018£154,500£194,000
2019£165,000£200,000
2020£146,000£210,000
2021£164,750£165,000
2022£175,000£242,500
2023£144,000£286,000
2024£150,000£221,000
2025£137,500£265,000
2026£101,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£296£490
2017£388£293
2018£392£199
2019£264£300
2020£263£265
2021£262£286
2022£280£286
2023£299£296
2024£282£319
2025£279£323
2026£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 3FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 3FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202514, Bolton Road, Luton, LU1 3HROtherFreehold£470,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 21, 46 - 52, Park Street, Luton, LU1 3HPFlatsLeasehold£153,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 13, 46 - 52, Park Street, Luton, LU1 3HPFlatsLeasehold£74,000
09 May 2025Suite F13, London Park House, 146 - 158, Park Street, Luton, LU1 3EYOtherLeasehold£30,000
30 Mar 2026101, Park Street, Luton, LU1 3HGDetachedFreehold£294,500

Schools

In the LU1 3FN postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 3FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miSecondaryChiltern AcademyFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Linden AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 3FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 3FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland51-61 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3JXWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miExpress News62 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3ETWalking directions to Express News
0.1 miWelcome54 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3ETWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miLidlSmith's Square, Luton, LU1 2LJWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miFarmfoodsGeorge Street, Luton, LU1 2TEWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 3FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fatima Begum

Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Mohammed Yaqub Hanif

Central - 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
WardCentralE05014739
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central LutonE02006938
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 023DE01015789
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 3FN

Is LU1 3FN (Central Luton) safe?

The area around LU1 3FN 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.

What is the average house price near LU1 3FN?

The median sale price around LU1 3FN in Central Luton is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 3FN?

There are 19 schools close to LU1 3FN, including University of Bedfordshire (Good), Chiltern Academy (Good) and The Linden Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 3FN?

The closest station to LU1 3FN is Luton, about 623 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 3FN?

LU1 3FN 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).

Who represents LU1 3FN (Central Luton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 3FN is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).

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.