Postcode LU3 1AS is located in an urban city, within the Biscot ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Montrose Avenue area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Montrose Avenue has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Montrose Avenue has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 1AS.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in Biscot area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £227,500 |
10 year median price trend in Biscot
In the LU3 1AS postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Biscot Mill Food Store | 312 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ | Walking directions to Biscot Mill Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Baraka Superstore | Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ | Walking directions to Al-Baraka Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore | 290-294 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ | Walking directions to Al-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore |
| 0.1 mi | Family Choice | 274 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AY | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.1 mi | Bismillah Food Store | 27 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1NZ | Walking directions to Bismillah Food 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 LU3 1AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tahmina Saleem
Biscot - Elected 4 May 2023
Zanib Raja
Biscot - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.