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About

Marsh Farm is a residential neighbourhood located in the far south of Luton, bordered by the M1 motorway to the west. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including a significant number of terraced and semi-detached homes. It contains several local amenities such as community centres, primary schools, and shopping parades that serve the immediate population. The built environment is functional, with green spaces interspersed throughout the estate for recreational use.

The area is defined by the large, open fields of the actual Marsh Farm site to its south, which provide a distinct rural edge. This working farmland, with its grazing livestock, creates a noticeable contrast against the urban housing. Local facilities are practical, focused on day-to-day needs rather than broader leisure or retail offerings. The neighbourhood operates with a strong sense of community, supported by various local organisations and initiatives centred on the estate.

Area overview

On average Marsh Farm has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsh Farm is £47,476 per year. There are 3 schools in Marsh Farm: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marsh Farm is home to around 8,949 people, with a population density of about 7,491.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marsh Farm Population
8,949
Population density
7,491.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.11(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.42(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(+12%)
Public order
6.26(+20%)
Vehicle crime
5.59(+23%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,318
37.07%
African
1,035
11.56%
Bangladeshi
848
9.47%
Pakistani
848
9.47%
Other White
731
8.17%
Total population: 8,951

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,624
24.85%
No qualifications
1,600
24.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
938
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
932
14.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
894
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,101
33.8%
Owns with a mortgage
806
24.75%
Owns outright
568
17.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
497
15.26%
Other social rented
189
5.8%
Total households: 3,257

Property prices in Marsh Farm

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Marsh Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,859 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marsh Farm in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsh Farm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£415,000
Flats1£163,000
Semi-Detached14£288,000
Terraced23£275,000

10 years median price trend in Marsh Farm

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsh Farm.

All postcodes in Marsh Farm

LU33SZ

Buckle Close

LU33DL

Hillary Close

LU33RS

Thrales Close

LU33QX

Spear Close

LU33LZ

Wauluds Bank Drive

LU33QQ

Bramhanger Acre

LU33FL

Vadis Close

LU33RU

Sylam Close

LU33SF

Verulam Gardens

LU33NE

Wauluds Bank Drive

LU33UL

Repton Close

LU33TY

Petersfield Gardens

LU33UT

Penda Close

LU33FJ

Purway Close

LU33SA

Waleys Close

LU33SY

Pottery Close

LU33UZ

Penda Close

LU33FQ

Sherd Close

LU33UU

Penda Close

LU33FB

Little Wood Croft

LU33JR

Wauluds Bank Drive

LU33SD

Little Wood Croft

LU33UD

Winchester Gardens

LU33LR

Arrow Close

LU33FH

The Moakes

LU33FN

Vadis Close

LU33TG

Copenhagen Close

LU33LY

Sherd Close

LU33NB

Moxes Wood

LU33FP

Vadis Close

LU33DJ

Plantation Road

LU33SE

Verulam Gardens

LU33LS

Arrow Close

LU33ND

Little Berries

LU33RZ

Waleys Close

LU33TU

Wexham Close

LU33LU

Flint Close

LU33QG

Strawberry Field

LU33DG

Spinney Road

LU33TJ

Brussels Way

LU33SX

Pottery Close

LU33LN

Penhill

LU33NF

Wauluds Bank Drive

LU33UQ

Olympic Close

LU33NG

Bagwicks Close

LU33TH

Brussels Way

LU33TL

Northwell Drive

LU33DR

Kendal Close

LU33SS

Stockholm Way

LU33DH

Cheviot Close

LU33DQ

Cheviot Road

LU33QJ

Tiberius Road

LU33TZ

Petersfield Gardens

LU33UF

Olympic Close

LU33QH

Alesia Road

LU33RT

Buckle Close

LU33UE

Denmark Close

LU33QY

Spear Close

LU33SN

Ventnor Gardens

LU33UA

Southampton Gardens

LU33UP

Repton Close

LU33LX

Flint Close

LU33TS

Denham Close

LU33RP

Thricknells Close

LU33UG

Olympic Close

LU33TW

Copenhagen Close

LU33DP

Eighth Avenue

LU33LL

Henge Way

LU33LT

Axe Close

LU33NQ

Berry Leys

LU33TX

Wexham Close

LU33UW

Underwood Close

LU33SQ

Julius Gardens

LU33SG

Julius Gardens

LU33LF

Honiton Mews

LU33SH

Bembridge Gardens

LU33SJ

Bembridge Gardens

LU33TD

Luxembourg Close

LU33TQ

Brussels Way

LU33TT

Denham Close

LU33NA

Harding Close

LU33QB

The Moakes

LU33RR

Thrales Close

LU33SU

Burnt Close

LU33DW

Eighth Avenue

LU33TP

Morris Close

LU33SR

Purway Close

LU33UB

Winchester Gardens

LU33DF

Spinney Road

LU33TE

Copenhagen Close

LU33TF

Copenhagen Close

LU33TR

Morris Close

LU33RX

Sylam Close

LU33RY

Fitzwarin Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.