Postcode LU3 1LP is located in an urban city, within the High Town ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stopsley South & Round Green area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stopsley South & Round Green is £55,339 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.
Stopsley South & Round Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Stopsley South & Round Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stopsley South & Round Green is £55,339 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from LU3 1LP.
Stopsley South & Round Green near LU3 1LP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wardown Park | Large | Walking directions to Wardown Park |
| 0.5 mi | People's Park | Large | Walking directions to People's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pope's Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Pope's Meadow |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £306 per square foot) in High Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £620,000 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £335,000 | £339 |
| Terraced | 24 | £275,250 | £301 |
| Flats | 19 | £160,000 | £297 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £502,500 | £145,000 | £261,250 | £223,000 |
| 2017 | £500,000 | £150,000 | £261,500 | £236,500 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £169,000 | £280,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £362,500 | £160,225 | £242,000 | £222,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £175,000 | £290,000 | £218,500 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £175,000 | £310,000 | £232,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £180,000 | £338,500 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £296,000 | £174,450 | £315,000 | £275,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £164,500 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | — | £160,000 | £350,000 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £620,000 | £165,000 | £320,000 | £265,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £306 | £290 | £287 | £265 |
| 2017 | £281 | £291 | £276 | £285 |
| 2018 | £285 | £302 | £296 | £250 |
| 2019 | £332 | £325 | £278 | £263 |
| 2020 | £274 | £292 | £296 | £260 |
| 2021 | £306 | £315 | £318 | £269 |
| 2022 | £359 | £327 | £306 | £308 |
| 2023 | £384 | £336 | £344 | £302 |
| 2024 | £359 | £330 | £356 | £290 |
| 2025 | — | £284 | £339 | £306 |
| 2026 | £305 | £309 | £339 | £332 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1LP.
In the LU3 1LP postcode area, located within Stopsley South & Round Green, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | A.S. Fountain Stores | Fountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LY | Walking directions to A.S. Fountain Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Polski Smaki | Blenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1FF | Walking directions to Polski Smaki |
| 0.4 mi | Family Choice | 188 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX | Walking directions to Family Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Muneeb Cash & Carry | Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AN | Walking directions to Muneeb Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Biscot Road Store | 190-192 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AX | Walking directions to Biscot Road Store |
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 1LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James John Taylor
High Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Umme Ali
High Town - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 1LP records about 61 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU3 1LP in Stopsley South & Round Green is £272,500 (about £306 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LU3 1LP, including River Bank Primary School (Good), Denbigh High School (Outstanding) and Richmond Hill School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 1LP is Luton, about 1,401 m away.
LU3 1LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,886 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 1LP is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James John Taylor (Labour Party) and Umme Ali (Labour Party).
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.