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LU3 2BT

Icknield Way

Bramingham

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Detailed insights for LU3 2BT

Overview

Postcode LU3 2BT is located in an urban city, within the Bramingham ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Warden Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year. The nearest station is Leagrave, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bramingham Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Warden Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Warden Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Warden Hill is £57,197 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from LU3 2BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Warden Hill near LU3 2BT 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU3 2BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBramingham ParkLargeWalking directions to Bramingham Park
0.2 miGrasmere ParkSmallWalking directions to Grasmere Park

Area Profile

Population
413
Population density
4,474.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.2(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.34(-45%)
Vehicle crime
6.19(+41%)
Other theft
4.33(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-32%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
52.07%
Indian
34
8.27%
Bangladeshi
27
6.57%
Pakistani
26
6.33%
Irish
18
4.38%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
26.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
23.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
13.25%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.25%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
54.29%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU3 2BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 2026Unit A1, Bramingham Business Park, Luton, LU3 4BUOtherFreehold£800,000
28 Feb 2025Barnfield Technology Centre, Bramingham Business Park, Luton, LU3 4BUOtherFreehold£9,000,000
10 Mar 2025Unit 2, Enterprise Way, Luton, LU3 4BPOtherLeasehold£250,000
13 Apr 2026162, Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BESemi-DetachedFreehold£427,500
06 Mar 202633, Whitwell Close, Luton, LU3 4BSTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the LU3 2BT postcode area, located within Warden Hill, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU3 2BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryGrasmere Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryCardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBramingham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU3 2BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiEnterprise Way, Luton, LU3 4BPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miSainsbury'sQuantock Rise, Luton, LU3 4ABWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBP Shop91 Barton Road, Luton, LU3 2BLWalking directions to BP Shop
0.4 miThe LocalBirdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to The Local
0.5 miMorrisons Daily76-78 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, LU3 2DQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2BT, 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)Warden HillE02003261
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 004BE01015746
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU3 2BT

Is LU3 2BT (Warden Hill) safe?

The area around LU3 2BT records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LU3 2BT?

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

What schools are near LU3 2BT?

There are 10 schools close to LU3 2BT, including Grasmere Nursery School (Good), Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (Good) and Bramingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LU3 2BT?

LU3 2BT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU3 2BT (Warden Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton North covering LU3 2BT 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).

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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.