Postcode LU3 1UU is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Montrose Avenue area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Montrose Avenue is £50,596 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS.
Montrose Avenue has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,868 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Montrose Avenue has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 1UU.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1UU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS | Large | Walking directions to Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS |
| 0.4 mi | Limbury Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Limbury Mead |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £403,750 in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £308,500 |
10 year median price trend in Barnfield
In the LU3 1UU postcode area, located within Montrose Avenue, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Johal's | 130 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PE | Walking directions to Johal's |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed Food Store | 2 St Ethelbert Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QH | Walking directions to Ahmed Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-operative | Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1UR | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.3 mi | Saints Superstore | 68 St Ethelbert Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QW | Walking directions to Saints Superstore |
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.