Postcode LU1 3LG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Luton Hoo Memorial Park.
New Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
New Town has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from LU1 3LG.
New Town near LU1 3LG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton Hoo Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Luton Hoo Memorial 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 3LG postcode area, located within New Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.