Postcode LU1 3RU 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 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 nearest station is Luton Airport Parkway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Luton Hoo Memorial Park.
New Town has an average 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 high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU1 3RU.
New Town near LU1 3RU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Luton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway |
| 0.9 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Luton Hoo Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Luton Hoo Memorial Park |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Road Park |
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 3RU.
In the LU1 3RU postcode area, located within New Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | u Leona | 149 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3QW | Walking directions to u Leona |
| 0.2 mi | The Connect | 133 Albert Road, Luton, LU1 3PT | Walking directions to The Connect |
| 0.2 mi | Ashton Stores | 76-79 Ashton Road, Luton, LU1 3QQ | Walking directions to Ashton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Connect | 88 Strathmore Avenue, Luton, LU1 3NZ | Walking directions to The Connect |
| 0.3 mi | New Town Store | New Town Road, Luton, LU1 3EB | Walking directions to New Town Store |
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 3RU, 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 3RU 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.
The median sale price around LU1 3RU in New Town is £240,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to LU1 3RU, including Tennyson Road Primary School, Oakwood Primary School and Surrey Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 3RU is Luton Airport Parkway, about 1,261 m away.
LU1 3RU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,794 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 3RU 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.