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LU1 3PG

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Detailed insights for LU1 3PG

Overview

Postcode LU1 3PG is located in an urban city, within the South area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the New Town area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year. The median sale price in South is £240,000 (around £327 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £337,500. The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Luton Hoo Memorial Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

New Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,377 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

New Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in New Town is £48,388 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from LU1 3PG.

Flood risk

No risk

New Town near LU1 3PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU1 3PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU1 3PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLuton Hoo Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Luton Hoo Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
1,339.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.06(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.47(+16%)
Vehicle crime
11.78(+168%)
Other theft
6.73(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+6%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
42.52%
Indian
42
11.02%
Pakistani
41
10.76%
Other White
32
8.4%
Irish
26
6.82%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
42.37%
Level 3 (A level)
62
19.31%
No qualifications
47
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.61%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
47.33%
Owns outright
54
41.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in South

Median price: £240,000
Price per sq ft: £327
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £215K – £338K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £327 per square foot) in South area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£480,000£371
Semi-Detached20£335,000£352
Terraced29£236,000£324
Flats15£155,000£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£335,000£235,500
2026£455,000£152,500£340,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£403£295£310£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 3PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 3PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 2025200, Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LUOtherFreehold£2,750,000
08 Jul 2025251, Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LUOtherLeasehold£112,020
01 Sept 202516, Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NESemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
06 Feb 202647, Cutenhoe Road, Luton, LU1 3NBDetachedFreehold£455,000
27 Nov 2025100, Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LGOtherFreehold£4,000,000

Schools

In the LU1 3PG postcode area, located within New Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU1 3PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableOakwood Primary SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryTennyson Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableAvenue Centre for EducationPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU1 3PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU1 3PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miu Leona149 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3QWWalking directions to u Leona

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

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

Local councillors

Charmaine Isles

South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve Stevens

South - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
WardSouthE05014750
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New TownE02003278
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 021EE01015793
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2004-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LU1 3PG

Is LU1 3PG (New Town) safe?

The area around LU1 3PG records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LU1 3PG?

The median sale price around LU1 3PG in South is £240,000 (about £327 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU1 3PG?

There are 10 schools close to LU1 3PG, including Oakwood Primary School, Tennyson Road Primary School and Avenue Centre for Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU1 3PG?

The closest station to LU1 3PG is Luton Airport Parkway, about 1,427 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU1 3PG?

LU1 3PG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU1 3PG (New Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 3PG 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).