Postcode LU3 1HW is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.
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.
Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from LU3 1HW.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1HW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wardown Park | Large | Walking directions to Wardown Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bide a While | Small | Walking directions to Bide a While |
| 0.4 mi | 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout. | Small | Walking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout. |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £404 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,140,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £477,500 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £399,999 | £416 |
| Terraced | 15 | £284,000 | £404 |
| Flats | 2 | £162,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £235,000 | £294,250 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £410,000 | £245,500 | £321,000 | £254,000 |
| 2018 | £374,000 | £257,500 | £341,000 | £233,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £257,500 | £320,000 | £237,500 |
| 2020 | £403,750 | £264,500 | £343,000 | £246,000 |
| 2021 | £457,500 | £275,000 | £343,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £482,500 | £225,500 | £407,400 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £510,000 | £245,000 | £403,700 | £284,000 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £208,750 | £392,500 | £277,500 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £180,000 | £398,750 | £308,500 |
| 2026 | £430,000 | £145,000 | £375,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340 | £297 | £312 | £329 |
| 2017 | £334 | £310 | £309 | £337 |
| 2018 | £328 | £342 | £329 | £374 |
| 2019 | £323 | £341 | £318 | £362 |
| 2020 | £330 | £330 | £325 | £346 |
| 2021 | £352 | £345 | £369 | £369 |
| 2022 | £405 | £283 | £403 | £410 |
| 2023 | £377 | £327 | £361 | £418 |
| 2024 | £375 | £268 | £384 | £442 |
| 2025 | £376 | £241 | £395 | £422 |
| 2026 | £452 | £177 | £454 | £373 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1HW.
In the LU3 1HW postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | A.S. Fountain Stores | Fountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LY | Walking directions to A.S. Fountain Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Saints Superstore | 68 St Ethelbert Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QW | Walking directions to Saints Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 274 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AY | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Al-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore | 290-294 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ | Walking directions to Al-Islah Cash & Carry and Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Al-Baraka Superstore | Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AZ | Walking directions to Al-Baraka Superstore |
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 1HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anwar Malik
Barnfield - Elected 26 Sept 2024
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 1HW 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.
The median sale price around LU3 1HW in Montrose Avenue is £412,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LU3 1HW, including River Bank Primary School (Good), Denbigh High School (Outstanding) and William Austin Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU3 1HW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU3 1HW is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anwar Malik (Liberal Democrats).
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.