Postcode LU3 2AE is located in an urban city, within the Barnfield ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Barnfield area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barnfield is £69,567 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS.
Barnfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Barnfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barnfield is £69,567 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from LU3 2AE.
Barnfield near LU3 2AE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 £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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2AE.
In the LU3 2AE postcode area, located within Barnfield, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Riddy Lane Stores | 1b Riddy Lane, Luton, LU3 2AD | Walking directions to Riddy Lane Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 259 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | A&A Food and Wine | Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HX | Walking directions to A&A Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Saints Superstore | 68 St Ethelbert Avenue, Luton, LU3 1QW | Walking directions to Saints Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 184 Bishopscote Road, Luton, LU3 1PE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2AE, 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 2AE records about 34 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around LU3 2AE in Barnfield is £412,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to LU3 2AE, including Icknield High School (Good), Icknield Primary School (Good) and William Austin Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LU3 2AE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,408 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 2AE 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.