Postcode LU3 1XA 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Leagrave, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS.
Montrose Avenue has a high 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 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 1XA.
Montrose Avenue near LU3 1XA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS | Large | Walking directions to Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS |
| 0.3 mi | Limbury Mead | Medium | Walking directions to Limbury Mead |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £404 per square foot) in Barnfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,140,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £477,500 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £399,999 | £416 |
| Terraced | 15 | £284,000 | £404 |
| Flats | 2 | £162,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £235,000 | £294,250 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | £410,000 | £245,500 | £321,000 | £254,000 |
| 2018 | £374,000 | £257,500 | £341,000 | £233,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £257,500 | £320,000 | £237,500 |
| 2020 | £403,750 | £264,500 | £343,000 | £246,000 |
| 2021 | £457,500 | £275,000 | £343,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £482,500 | £225,500 | £407,400 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £510,000 | £245,000 | £403,700 | £284,000 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £208,750 | £392,500 | £277,500 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £180,000 | £398,750 | £308,500 |
| 2026 | £430,000 | £145,000 | £375,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £340 | £297 | £312 | £329 |
| 2017 | £334 | £310 | £309 | £337 |
| 2018 | £328 | £342 | £329 | £374 |
| 2019 | £323 | £341 | £318 | £362 |
| 2020 | £330 | £330 | £325 | £346 |
| 2021 | £352 | £345 | £369 | £369 |
| 2022 | £405 | £283 | £403 | £410 |
| 2023 | £377 | £327 | £361 | £418 |
| 2024 | £375 | £268 | £384 | £442 |
| 2025 | £376 | £241 | £395 | £422 |
| 2026 | £452 | £177 | £454 | £373 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1XA.
In the LU3 1XA 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 1XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Trinity Store | 23 Trinity Road, Luton, LU3 1TR | Walking directions to Trinity Store |
| 0.2 mi | Johal's | 130 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PE | Walking directions to Johal's |
| 0.2 mi | Co-operative | Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1UR | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed Food Store | 2 St Ethelbert Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QH | Walking directions to Ahmed Food 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 1XA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anwar Malik
Barnfield - Elected 26 Sept 2024
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 1XA records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around LU3 1XA in Montrose Avenue is £412,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to LU3 1XA, including William Austin Junior School (Good), Icknield Primary School (Good) and William Austin Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU3 1XA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,868 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 1XA is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anwar Malik (Liberal Democrats).
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.