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LU3 2AH

Riddy Lane

Bramingham

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Detailed insights for LU3 2AH

Overview

Postcode LU3 2AH is located in an urban city, within the Bramingham 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Barnfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Barnfield is £69,567 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from LU3 2AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Barnfield near LU3 2AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Leagrave located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POSLargeWalking directions to Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS
0.4 miLimbury MeadMediumWalking directions to Limbury Mead

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
1,458.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.9(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-16%)
Other theft
4.83(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-33%)
Public order
3.63(-29%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
35.22%
Bangladeshi
56
22.67%
Pakistani
44
17.81%
Indian
37
14.98%
Caribbean
6
2.43%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
35.24%
Level 3 (A level)
42
20%
No qualifications
36
17.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
59.52%
Owns with a mortgage
29
34.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.95%
Total households: 84

Property prices in Bramingham

Median price£356,250
Price per sq ft£391
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£279K – £426K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £356,250 (about £391 per square foot) in Bramingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bramingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£435,000£381
Semi-Detached47£325,000£414
Terraced24£272,500£415
Flats9£147,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bramingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bramingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£130,000£257,000£220,000
2017£370,000£148,000£277,250£225,500
2018£380,000£180,000£280,000£225,000
2019£361,750£140,000£274,000£220,000
2020£386,000£165,000£275,000£230,000
2021£405,000£152,500£297,000£235,000
2022£430,000£160,000£315,000£277,500
2023£420,000£175,000£313,750£270,000
2024£447,500£160,000£310,000£274,500
2025£448,000£182,500£325,000£287,500
2026£440,000£147,000£325,000£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bramingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bramingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£280£313£325
2017£323£303£345£341
2018£324£306£344£350
2019£321£269£332£359
2020£326£320£347£351
2021£340£317£348£363
2022£391£319£409£398
2023£371£331£411£411
2024£380£325£389£415
2025£387£325£424£402
2026£374£268£445£401
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bramingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bramingham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20263, Rackham Drive, Luton, LU3 2AFDetachedFreehold£437,500
31 Jan 20257D, Riddy Lane, Luton, LU3 2ADFlatsLeasehold£206,000
25 Jul 202528, Rosslyn Crescent, Luton, LU3 2AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
18 Jul 20258, Rosslyn Crescent, Luton, LU3 2AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£452,000
28 Feb 202524, Rosslyn Crescent, Luton, LU3 2AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the LU3 2AH postcode area, located within Barnfield, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryIcknield High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryIcknield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Austin Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU3 2AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRiddy Lane Stores1b Riddy Lane, Luton, LU3 2ADWalking directions to Riddy Lane Stores
0.3 miCo-op Food259 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miA&A Food and WineBirdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2HXWalking directions to A&A Food and Wine
0.4 miMorrisons Daily76-78 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miThe LocalBirdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to The Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,547
Band B£1,805
Band C£2,063
Band D£2,320
Band E£2,836
Band F£3,352
Band G£3,867
Band H£4,641

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU3 2AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aziz Ambia

Bramingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John David Baker

Bramingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Stuart John Miller

Bramingham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Owen

Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton NorthE14001345
WardBraminghamE05014738
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BarnfieldE02003264
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 007FE01015745
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2AH

Is LU3 2AH (Barnfield) safe?

The area around LU3 2AH 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.

What is the average house price near LU3 2AH?

The median sale price around LU3 2AH in Barnfield is £356,250 (about £391 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU3 2AH?

There are 17 schools close to LU3 2AH, including Icknield High School (Good), Icknield Primary School (Good) and William Austin Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2AH?

LU3 2AH 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).

Who represents LU3 2AH (Barnfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2AH is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aziz Ambia (Conservative and Unionist Party), John David Baker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Stuart John Miller (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.