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LU3 1HS

Montrose Avenue

Saints

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Overview

Postcode LU3 1HS is located in an urban city, within the Saints 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 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bide a While.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.9%
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 11,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

Approximately 2.9% 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 1HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Montrose Avenue near LU3 1HS 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 1HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBide a WhileSmallWalking directions to Bide a While

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
11,577.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.15(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.44(-53%)
Vehicle crime
3.5(-20%)
Other crime
2.72(+39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
204
52.44%
Bangladeshi
100
25.71%
British
34
8.74%
Indian
22
5.66%
Other Asian
6
1.54%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
26.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
24.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.16%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.91%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
58.57%
Owns outright
18
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
10%
Social rents from council
2
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.86%
Total households: 70

Property prices in Saints

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £354K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £336 per square foot) in Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £582,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Saints over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£390,000£351
Semi-Detached34£334,000£337
Terraced26£288,500£336
Flats3£155,000£280

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Saints

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saints.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£132,000£240,000£246,500
2017£356,250£175,000£257,000£230,000
2018£316,000£172,000£265,000£239,000
2019£277,500£170,000£251,500£235,500
2020£332,500£127,000£263,000£222,500
2021£325,000£145,000£300,000£255,000
2022£322,750£145,000£327,500£281,000
2023£417,500£171,000£332,500£271,000
2024£353,833£164,500£307,500£281,000
2025£372,500£158,000£350,000£295,000
2026£425,000£330,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Saints.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saints.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291£264£279£294
2017£273£339£264£275
2018£258£320£272£288
2019£252£292£283£275
2020£281£319£271£288
2021£292£228£317£293
2022£369£283£342£336
2023£312£283£358£355
2024£345£298£329£332
2025£358£320£340£336
2026£346£330£355
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Saints.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202560, Montrose Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HSDetachedFreehold£505,000
15 Aug 202597, Montrose Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000
01 Aug 202566, St Augustine Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QDTerracedFreehold£300,000
06 Mar 2025162, Alexandra Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
28 Feb 2025146, Carlton Crescent, Luton, LU3 1EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the LU3 1HS postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 1HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRiver Bank Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDenbigh Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Austin Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 1HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBiscot Mill Food Store312 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZWalking directions to Biscot Mill Food Store
0.1 miAl-Baraka SuperstoreBiscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZWalking directions to Al-Baraka Superstore
0.1 miAl-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore290-294 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZWalking directions to Al-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore
0.2 miFamily Choice274 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AYWalking directions to Family Choice
0.2 miA.S. Fountain StoresFountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LYWalking directions to A.S. Fountain Stores

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

Local councillors

Ghulam Abbas

Saints - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Saima Hussain

Saints - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Shahanara Naser

Saints - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardSaintsE05014749
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Montrose AvenueE02003267
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 010EE01015784
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 1HS

Is LU3 1HS (Montrose Avenue) safe?

The area around LU3 1HS records about 39 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 1HS?

The median sale price around LU3 1HS in Montrose Avenue is £317,500 (about £336 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 1HS?

There are 18 schools close to LU3 1HS, including River Bank Primary School (Good), Denbigh Primary School (Outstanding) and William Austin Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 1HS?

LU3 1HS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 1HS is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ghulam Abbas (Labour Party), Saima Hussain (Labour Party) and Shahanara Naser (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.