Postcode LU3 1BY is located in an urban city, within the Biscot ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bury Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout..
Bury Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,969 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Bury Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 58 ft away from LU3 1BY.
Bury Park near LU3 1BY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout. | Small | Walking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout. |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Biscot area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 | £427 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £320,000 | £319 |
| Terraced | 18 | £248,500 | £320 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £575,000 | £135,000 | £310,000 | £191,500 |
| 2017 | £488,750 | £146,250 | £278,250 | £185,500 |
| 2018 | £450,000 | £140,750 | £281,000 | £193,500 |
| 2019 | £511,000 | £131,000 | £265,000 | £188,000 |
| 2020 | £402,500 | £169,050 | £342,500 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £164,750 | £293,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £610,000 | £175,000 | £380,000 | £236,250 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £181,500 | £361,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £556,000 | £152,500 | £377,500 | £232,500 |
| 2025 | — | £160,000 | £365,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £510,000 | £180,000 | £250,000 | £255,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £206 | £284 | £248 |
| 2017 | £301 | £281 | £265 | £260 |
| 2018 | £341 | £309 | £318 | £272 |
| 2019 | £306 | £254 | £258 | £262 |
| 2020 | £265 | £275 | £261 | £254 |
| 2021 | £307 | £268 | £249 | £279 |
| 2022 | £312 | £314 | £328 | £303 |
| 2023 | £313 | £296 | £327 | £315 |
| 2024 | £344 | £286 | £341 | £307 |
| 2025 | — | £266 | £331 | £317 |
| 2026 | £427 | £291 | £332 | £300 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1BY.
In the LU3 1BY postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Polish Mini Market | 150 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HX | Walking directions to Polish Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Romanian Minimarket | Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HX | Walking directions to Romanian Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | NDN Food City | 172 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JB | Walking directions to NDN Food City |
| 0.1 mi | QKI Food store | 114 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HX | Walking directions to QKI 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 1BY, 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
The area around LU3 1BY records about 117 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU3 1BY in Bury Park is £238,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LU3 1BY, including Mehria Primary School (Good), Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Active Support Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 1BY is Luton, about 1,421 m away.
LU3 1BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,969 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 1BY is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Tahmina Saleem (Labour Party) and Zanib Raja (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.