Postcode LU3 1RJ 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 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year. The nearest station is Luton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 12 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 115 ft away from LU3 1RJ.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1RJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 49 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 | 2 | £557,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Biscot
In the LU3 1RJ postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | UK Halal | 99 Selbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8LS | Walking directions to UK Halal |
| 0.1 mi | Hiba Health Foods | 244 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JE | Walking directions to Hiba Health Foods |
| 0.2 mi | M & H Food Store | 73 Selbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8LR | Walking directions to M & H Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Newark General Store | Newark Road, Luton, LU4 8LE | Walking directions to Newark General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sadiyya Store | 196b Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1JD | Walking directions to Sadiyya 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.