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LU3 1NE

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Biscot

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Overview

Postcode LU3 1NE 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 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wardown Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from LU3 1NE.

Flood risk

Low

Montrose Avenue near LU3 1NE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 1NE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWardown ParkLargeWalking directions to Wardown Park
0.5 miPope's MeadowMediumWalking directions to Pope's Meadow
0.2 miBide a WhileSmallWalking directions to Bide a While

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
4,456 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.25(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-42%)
Vehicle crime
6.32(+44%)
Public order
4.56(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
93
35.91%
British
68
26.25%
Bangladeshi
36
13.9%
Irish
13
5.02%
Caribbean
12
4.63%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
34.87%
No qualifications
52
26.67%
Apprenticeship
22
11.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.18%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
33
28.21%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.5%
Owns outright
26
22.22%
Other social rented
15
12.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.98%
Total households: 117

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1NE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202550, Montrose Avenue, Luton, LU3 1HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£515,000
17 Mar 20257, Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, LU3 1LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
12 Feb 202535, Cranleigh Gardens, Luton, LU3 1LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£421,000
24 Feb 202665, Foxglove Way, Luton, LU3 1EAFlatsLeasehold£180,000
16 Jan 2026119, Foxglove Way, Luton, LU3 1EAFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the LU3 1NE postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 1NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRiver Bank Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDenbigh High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Austin Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1NE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 1NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miA.S. Fountain StoresFountains Road, Luton, LU3 1LYWalking directions to A.S. Fountain Stores
0.4 miSaints Superstore68 St Ethelbert Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QWWalking directions to Saints Superstore
0.4 miFamily Choice274 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AYWalking directions to Family Choice
0.4 miPolski SmakiBlenheim Crescent, Luton, LU3 1FFWalking directions to Polski Smaki
0.4 miBiscot Road Store190-192 Biscot Road, Luton, LU3 1AXWalking directions to Biscot Road Store

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 1NE, 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 010AE01015700
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 1NE

Is LU3 1NE (Montrose Avenue) safe?

The area around LU3 1NE 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.

What is the average house price near LU3 1NE?

The median sale price around LU3 1NE 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 1NE?

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

How deprived is the area around LU3 1NE?

LU3 1NE 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).

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

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