Postcode LU3 1JL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Montrose Avenue is £42,900 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Montrose Avenue has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Montrose Avenue is £42,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 1JL.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1JL 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 no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 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 | 3 | £724,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £359,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £232,500 |
10 year median price trend in Biscot
In the LU3 1JL postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hiba Health Foods | 244 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JE | Walking directions to Hiba Health Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 151-53 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sadiyya Store | 196b Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JD | Walking directions to Sadiyya Store |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Smaki | Blenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1FF | Walking directions to Polski Smaki |
| 0.1 mi | Biscot Road Store | 190-192 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX | Walking directions to Biscot Road Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.