Postcode LU3 1BX is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the High Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is People's Park.
High Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from LU3 1BX.
High Town near LU3 1BX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £305,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 28 | £122,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1BX.
In the LU3 1BX postcode area, located within High Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | HM Minimart | Mussons Path, Luton, LU2 7PA | Walking directions to HM Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Day One Supermarket | 44 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Day One Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Maximum Nutrition UK | 26 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7NZ | Walking directions to Maximum Nutrition UK |
| 0.1 mi | Henry's | 51 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to Henry's |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Market | 33-35 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SE | Walking directions to Euro Market |
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 1BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fatima Begum
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Yaqub Hanif
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 1BX records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU3 1BX in High Town is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LU3 1BX, including Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School), St Matthew's Primary School (Good) and Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 1BX is Luton, about 453 m away.
LU3 1BX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,399 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 LU3 1BX 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).
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.