Postcode LU3 1SY is located in an urban city, within the Saints ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Limbury area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS.
Limbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,055 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Limbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LU3 1SY.
Limbury near LU3 1SY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £336 per square foot) in Saints area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £582,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £390,000 | £351 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £334,000 | £337 |
| Terraced | 26 | £288,500 | £336 |
| Flats | 3 | £155,000 | £280 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £132,000 | £240,000 | £246,500 |
| 2017 | £356,250 | £175,000 | £257,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £316,000 | £172,000 | £265,000 | £239,000 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £170,000 | £251,500 | £235,500 |
| 2020 | £332,500 | £127,000 | £263,000 | £222,500 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £145,000 | £300,000 | £255,000 |
| 2022 | £322,750 | £145,000 | £327,500 | £281,000 |
| 2023 | £417,500 | £171,000 | £332,500 | £271,000 |
| 2024 | £353,833 | £164,500 | £307,500 | £281,000 |
| 2025 | £372,500 | £158,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | — | £330,000 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £291 | £264 | £279 | £294 |
| 2017 | £273 | £339 | £264 | £275 |
| 2018 | £258 | £320 | £272 | £288 |
| 2019 | £252 | £292 | £283 | £275 |
| 2020 | £281 | £319 | £271 | £288 |
| 2021 | £292 | £228 | £317 | £293 |
| 2022 | £369 | £283 | £342 | £336 |
| 2023 | £312 | £283 | £358 | £355 |
| 2024 | £345 | £298 | £329 | £332 |
| 2025 | £358 | £320 | £340 | £336 |
| 2026 | £346 | — | £330 | £355 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 1SY.
In the LU3 1SY postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 1SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-operative | Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1UR | Walking directions to Co-operative |
| 0.2 mi | Family Choice | 84-86 Trinity Road, Luton, LU3 2LP | Walking directions to Family Choice |
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 1SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ghulam Abbas
Saints - Elected 4 May 2023
Saima Hussain
Saints - Elected 4 May 2023
Shahanara Naser
Saints - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 1SY records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU3 1SY in Limbury is £317,500 (about £336 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to LU3 1SY, including William Austin Junior School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Norton Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 1SY is Leagrave, about 1,380 m away.
LU3 1SY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,055 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 1SY is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ghulam Abbas (Labour Party), Saima Hussain (Labour Party) and Shahanara Naser (Labour Party).
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.