Postcode LU3 1HB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wardown Park.
Montrose Avenue has a moderate 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.
Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 1HB.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1HB 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wardown Park | Large | Walking directions to Wardown Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Biscot area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £775,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Biscot
In the LU3 1HB postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Polski Smaki | Blenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1FF | Walking directions to Polski Smaki |
| 0.2 mi | Biscot Road Store | 190-192 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX | Walking directions to Biscot Road Store |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 188 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 151-53 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Muneeb Cash & Carry | Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AN | Walking directions to Muneeb Cash & Carry |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.