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LU3 1ER

Carlton Close

Biscot

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Detailed insights for LU3 1ER

Overview

Postcode LU3 1ER 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Montrose Avenue has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,025 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Montrose Avenue near LU3 1ER 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 1ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWardown ParkLargeWalking directions to Wardown Park
0.4 miBide a WhileSmallWalking directions to Bide a While
0.4 mi1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.SmallWalking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
9,574.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.25(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-42%)
Vehicle crime
6.32(+44%)
Public order
4.56(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
169
34%
Pakistani
163
32.8%
Other Asian
50
10.06%
British
30
6.04%
Other White
28
5.63%
Total population: 497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
30.73%
No qualifications
89
24.86%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
45.61%
Owns outright
37
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.79%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.51%
Other social rented
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202548, Blenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1HBTerracedFreehold£315,000
24 Jun 2025105, Carlton Crescent, Luton, LU3 1EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
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 1ER postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 1ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRiver Bank Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryDenbigh High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryDenbigh Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 1ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Choice274 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AYWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miPolski SmakiBlenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1FFWalking directions to Polski Smaki
0.2 miCo-op Food151-53 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miBiscot Road Store190-192 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AXWalking directions to Biscot Road Store
0.2 miFamily Choice188 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AXWalking directions to Family Choice

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 1ER, 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)Montrose AvenueE02003267
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 010AE01015700
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 1ER

Is LU3 1ER (Montrose Avenue) safe?

The area around LU3 1ER records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LU3 1ER?

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

What schools are near LU3 1ER?

There are 19 schools close to LU3 1ER, including River Bank Primary School (Good), Denbigh High School (Outstanding) and Denbigh Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 1ER?

LU3 1ER scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,025 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 1ER (Montrose Avenue) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.