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LU3 1EJ

Argyll Avenue

Biscot

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Detailed insights for LU3 1EJ

Overview

Postcode LU3 1EJ 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 average crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bury Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,059 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bury Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.2 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 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bury Park is £43,661 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 1EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bury Park near LU3 1EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 1EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWardown ParkLargeWalking directions to Wardown Park
0.5 mi1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.SmallWalking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
10,131.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.25(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-60%)
Vehicle crime
4.67(+6%)
Other theft
3.11(-43%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
238
51.4%
Bangladeshi
115
24.84%
British
30
6.48%
Other Asian
17
3.67%
Other White
14
3.02%
Total population: 463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
33.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
97
28.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.52%
Level 3 (A level)
31
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
43.43%
Owns outright
39
39.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
15.15%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Biscot

Median price£238,500
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £274K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biscot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£510,000£427
Semi-Detached10£320,000£319
Terraced18£248,500£320
Flats11£160,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biscot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biscot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biscot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biscot.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biscot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 2025101, Argyll Avenue, Luton, LU3 1EJTerracedFreehold£305,000
25 Jul 2025112, Argyll Avenue, Luton, LU3 1EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
13 Jan 202691A, Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HQDetachedFreehold£510,000
15 May 2025107, Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
28 Mar 2025127, Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£359,000

Schools

In the LU3 1EJ postcode area, located within Bury Park, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 1EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDenbigh Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryRiver Bank Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableActive Support Education CentreOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 1EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFamily Choice274 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AYWalking directions to Family Choice
0.1 miCo-op Food151-53 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miAl-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore290-294 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZWalking directions to Al-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore
0.1 miPolski SmakiBlenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1FFWalking directions to Polski Smaki
0.1 miAl-Baraka SuperstoreBiscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZWalking directions to Al-Baraka Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

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 LU3 1EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tahmina Saleem

Biscot - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Zanib Raja

Biscot - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

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
WardBiscotE05014737
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bury ParkE02003274
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 017CE01015702
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 1EJ

Is LU3 1EJ (Bury Park) safe?

The area around LU3 1EJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near LU3 1EJ?

The median sale price around LU3 1EJ in Bury Park is £238,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 1EJ?

There are 20 schools close to LU3 1EJ, including Denbigh Primary School (Outstanding), River Bank Primary School (Good) and Active Support Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 1EJ?

LU3 1EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,059 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 1EJ (Bury Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU3 1EJ 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).

Data Sources

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.