Postcode LU3 2AN is located in an urban city, within the Northwell area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Limbury area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Limbury is £54,882 per year. The median sale price in Northwell is £330,000 (around £365 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £365,000. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Leagrave Common.
Limbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,340 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Limbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 252 ft away from LU3 2AN.
Limbury near LU3 2AN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leagrave | N/A | Walking directions to Leagrave |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leagrave Common | Large | Walking directions to Leagrave Common |
| 0.4 mi | Limbury Mead POS | Large | Walking directions to Limbury Mead POS |
| 0.1 mi | Leagrave Park | Small | Walking directions to Leagrave Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Northwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,410 up to £496,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £387,500 | £465 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £351,000 | £385 |
| Terraced | 33 | £285,000 | £310 |
| Flats | 5 | £145,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £265,000 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | £330,000 | £135,000 | £272,000 | £219,000 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £144,500 | £270,000 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £345,000 | £125,000 | £251,750 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £117,000 | £273,500 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | £346,000 | £135,000 | £305,000 | £237,000 |
| 2022 | £408,500 | £130,000 | £350,000 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £422,500 | £145,000 | £339,000 | £272,500 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £157,500 | £331,000 | £273,500 |
| 2025 | £390,250 | £163,000 | £340,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £136,000 | £345,000 | £286,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286 | £232 | £294 | £232 |
| 2017 | £287 | £232 | £287 | £278 |
| 2018 | £310 | £299 | £295 | £267 |
| 2019 | £278 | £252 | £305 | £267 |
| 2020 | £270 | £259 | £290 | £262 |
| 2021 | £333 | £206 | £317 | £273 |
| 2022 | £359 | £246 | £347 | £323 |
| 2023 | £363 | £250 | £372 | £329 |
| 2024 | £356 | £238 | £382 | £347 |
| 2025 | £404 | £225 | £360 | £310 |
| 2026 | £413 | £253 | £386 | £340 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 23, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RL | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 10, Twigden Court, Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, LU3 2RL | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Flat 9, The Heights, Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RT | Flats | Leasehold | £95,410 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 89, Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £336,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 21, Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SA | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the LU3 2AN postcode area, located within Limbury, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU3 2AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | P&A Food & Wine | 4a Willow Way, Luton, LU3 2SD | Walking directions to P&A Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | STS Supermarket | 193 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QQ | Walking directions to STS Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 171-177 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 164-170 Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2QL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Polskie Smaki | Marsh Road, Luton, LU3 2RW | Walking directions to Polskie Smaki |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU3 2AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Babatunde Ajisola
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Robert James Roche
Northwell - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Owen
Luton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU3 2AN records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2AN in Northwell is £330,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to LU3 2AN, including Waulud Primary School (Good), King's House Moorlands (Good) and The Gill Blowers Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU3 2AN is Leagrave, about 227 m away.
LU3 2AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,340 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 2AN is Sarah Owen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amy Jane Alexandra Nicholls (Labour Party), Babatunde Ajisola (Labour Party) and Robert James Roche (Labour Party).