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LU3 1JX

Althorp Road

Biscot

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Detailed insights for LU3 1JX

Overview

Postcode LU3 1JX 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout..

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Montrose Avenue has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Montrose Avenue has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

Approximately 23.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 237 ft away from LU3 1JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Montrose Avenue near LU3 1JX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU3 1JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 1JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 mi1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.SmallWalking directions to 1919 Drinking Fountain roundabout.

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
15,675.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.87(-12%)
Shoplifting
8.97(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.14(-47%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-26%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
157
38.57%
Bangladeshi
151
37.1%
Other White
21
5.16%
African
20
4.91%
British
20
4.91%
Total population: 407

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
31.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.89%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
37.61%
Owns with a mortgage
25
22.94%
Other social rented
23
21.1%
Owns outright
12
11.01%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.59%
Total households: 109

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025105, Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JXTerracedFreehold£256,000
17 Apr 2026108, Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JYTerracedFreehold£255,000
18 Feb 202672, Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JYTerracedFreehold£256,000
04 Jun 202562, Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JYTerracedFreehold£242,000
31 Mar 202592, Althorp Road, Luton, LU3 1JYTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 1JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMehria Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDenbigh High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 1JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNDN Food City172 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JBWalking directions to NDN Food City
0.1 miSadiyya Store196b Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JDWalking directions to Sadiyya Store
0.1 miMuneeb Cash & CarryBiscot Road, Luton, LU3 1ANWalking directions to Muneeb Cash & Carry
0.1 miOne StopLeagrave Road, Luton, LU4 8HXWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 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 1JX, 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 010CE01015704
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 1JX

Is LU3 1JX (Montrose Avenue) safe?

The area around LU3 1JX records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 1JX?

The median sale price around LU3 1JX 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 1JX?

There are 18 schools close to LU3 1JX, including Mehria Primary School (Good), Beech Hill Community Primary School (Good) and Denbigh High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU3 1JX?

The closest station to LU3 1JX is Luton, about 1,449 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU3 1JX?

LU3 1JX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.